Finances

What is the thing that we are so consumed by? what is the thing that breaks up marriages? any takers... the culprit is Money i think that i recall a song stating "any thing for money lie, die sell my soul". that is sad to me because money is a big struggle for me because i know that it is hard to survive in this world with out it. money provides food, shelter and other means of entertainment.

there are statisticts that is the divorce rate is higher among christians conducted in a study by George Barna.

11% of the adult population is currently divorced.

25% of adults have had at least one divorce during their lifetime.

Divorce rates among conservative Christians were significantly higher than for other faith groups, and much higher than Atheists and Agnosticts experience.

George Barna, president and founder of Barna Research Group, commented:
"While it may be alarming to discover that born again Christians are more likely than others to experience a divorce, that pattern has been in place for quite some time. Even more disturbing, perhaps, is that when those individuals experience a divorce many of them feel their community of faith provides rejection rather than support and healing. But the research also raises questions regarding the effectiveness of how churches minister to families. The ultimate responsibility for a marriage belongs to the husband and wife, but the high incidence of divorce within the Christian community challenges the idea that churches provide truly practical and life-changing support for marriages."

it saddens me that divorce among christians is higher than those of non - believers. now my challenge for today is that the reason for divorce is the issue of finance and as christians we are to manage our money well as well as be responsible with our money and set an example for our children.

if you are questioning on how can i get out of this debt? look at this verse and gain strength that we as christians can do all things all things through Christ who strengthens me.


"Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me.And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.Philippians 4:11 - 13, 19"

A Father's Wishes

As a father i have alot of wishes for my children the ones born and unborn. i have fond memories of my life with abigail from the time that we brought her home from the hospital, to her first step, to her walking i am really honored to have been choosen by God to raise a wonderful child and one so special.

I have found that being a father is an amazing responsibility on one hand i have my daughter looking at me for wisdom and my wife looking at me for guidence in the family. i find it sometimes a heavy burden to carry when i have such responsibility to Be a leader in Christ's own image. My Challange to all reading this is that wheather you are a parent or not you have an amazing responsibility for helping the children around you grow in the image of Jesus Christ. The lord has given us these little ones to love and to train in his ways. my challenge is to love those children spent time with your children and Be a Godly example to your children

When i think on this subject a verse comes to mind and it is Ephesians 6:4 (New American Standard Bible)
4 Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.


So Lets Follow the instruction of the Lord.

Thoughts of a father

I sit here thinking about the past years as a father and my life has been filled with ups and downs both with health issues as well as marital and spiritual issues. As I look at Abigail I cant help but to think about Gods love for us and how he must view us as our heavenly father. Just the other day I was working on the house and I left the ladder out and had to get another tool and when I went to the ladder after getting the tool I noticed Abigail climbing the ladder which scared me but also made me proud that she was growing up. the part that was scared was that she would fall and hurt her self. The proud part was that she is growing up and taking steps to become a Godly woman.

As I sit here thinking about Abigail and her future as well as Gods love for us I think of his promise that was made in Hebrews 13:5 Make sure that your character is free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for He Himself has said, " I WILL NEVER DESERT YOU, NOR WILL I EVER FORSAKE YOU,". Now I am reminded of Gods Promise that he will never leave nor forsake us. And as a father I know that I will never leave nor forsake Abigail and I pray that I am man enough to share Gods love and his great promise with those that I work with.

Rise of the Sith Lord

The time has come. I have awaken from my slumber and have found the universe to mimic the weak and pathetic light. lol ok that was my randomness for the night i know i should not be on here right now lol i should be working but the reason that i have set this up is that i remember how much i enjoyed bloging and that i love to just write about things but i do not write blatenly i write suttlely so if you know me you would probably get what i am saying because no offense my buisness is my own. but any ways i will post more in the time to come.