Day 29 – The 30 Day Checkup

Verse of the Day

Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. 1 Corinthians 4:2 (ESV)

Action Step

Do a 30 day evaluation of your budget, debt snowball goals, savings goals, and giving goals. Make adjustments as needed.

Summary

If we are to be faithful stewards, take inventory of these things every 30 days. Ask yourself, if I keep going like I’m going, where will I be in 30, 60, 90, 180 days?

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Day 17 – Set Goals for Savings

Verse of the Day

Go to the ant, O sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise. Without having any chief, officer, or ruler, she prepares her bread in summer and gathers her food in harvest. How long will you lie there, O sluggard? When will you arise from your sleep? A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and want like an armed man. – Proverbs 6:6–11 (ESV)

Action Step

Look ahead at some things that it would be NICE to pay cash for rather than borrowing money. Is it a vacation, a gift, a party, a repair? Dream a little and set some goals for savings.

Summary

Budgeting is tough and it can be boring. In today’s stewardship tip, Brian Branam encourages you to dream a little. Wouldn’t it be nice to have cash in hand for that vacation rather than putting it on a credit card? How about a party you have coming up or a remodel to your home? Dream a little and set some goals for savings. In tomorrow’s stewardship tip Brian will show you how to get started.
 

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Day 13 – The C-Word that will Save You Money

Verse of the Day

Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common. Acts 4:32

Action Step

Find some creative ways to save money and stay faithful to your goals.

Summary

In this episode of the 40 Days of Stewardship Brian mentions an article from The Wall Street Journal that offers a creative way to save money. Read the article here.

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Day 10 – What Debt Does to You

Verse of the Day

The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is the slave of the lender.

Proverbs 22:7
 

Action Step

Add up the amount of interest you will pay on loans this year.
 

Summary

Consumer debt is readily available in America. But just because it is available doesn’t mean it’s affordable. In this stewardship tip we look at what debt does to us and why we need a strategy to get rid of it.

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Day 7 – What About the Weekend?

Verse of the Day

For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs. 1 Timothy 6:10 (ESV)

Action Step

Look at your budget and make a plan for the weekends.

Summary

The things you love can KILL you! This is especially true when it comes to budgeting. How can we have enjoyable weekends, but stay faithful to our budget? You have to make a plan. Learn to cut back, but still have fun. It does not good if we eat the money we had for next week’s bills, this weekend, at our favorite restaurant! Look ahead. Plan ahead. And you will REALLY enjoy the weekends!

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