debt

  • The Secret of Contentment

    By Tim Howington Hey, want to know a secret? Promise not to tell anyone? As I write this article, I’m broke.  I am so broke I can’t pay attention.  I am staring at a pile of bills that I can’t… Continue reading

    The Secret of Contentment
  • The Blessing of Being Paycheck to Paycheck This Christmas

    by Tim Howington I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from?  My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. Psalm 121 I made a $500 mistake in my checkbook. Not good.  At… Continue reading

    The Blessing of Being Paycheck to Paycheck This Christmas
  • Pay Debt Minimums in a Crisis

    Dave Ramsey has made getting out of debt cool. His organization and resources have helped millions of families get debt free. Check them out at www.daveramsey.com. They have a great class called Financial Peace University, and we use his Total… Continue reading

    Pay Debt Minimums in a Crisis
  • Outrunning the Debt Monster

    At Freedom 5:one, we consider one our core ministries is to identify resources that will help families in the area of finances.  We have listed several below. I was listening to Ron Blue this morning on Family Life today in… Continue reading

  • Is Your God Big Enough for Your Money Troubles?

    Last night my son exposed me to the biggest star that science has discovered to date. The name of the star is VY Canis Majoris. Before I begin to spew my Astronomical ignorance or steal the thunder from the video… Continue reading

  • Are Students doing the Math on School Loans?

    We see it every day. College graduates (some of them not so recent) saddled with the repayment of school loans that is quite frankly eating their lunch. It is becoming apparent to me that we are not doing a good… Continue reading

  • Is it possible to be completely debt free?

    Have you ever considered what it would feel like to be completely out of debt? No mortgage payments. No car payments. No school loan payments. No consumer loan payments. No medical debt payments, No personal loans. Nothing.  Notta. Zilch. What… Continue reading

  • Should I Buy Stuff I Can’t Afford?

    SNL-dont buy stuff you cant afford from Dean Francis on Vimeo. Continue reading