Weekend Round-Up #56

Here are some great reads from around the internet this week:


FINANCIAL:

• Success Story: Tithing and Paying Off A House In 5 Years at Christian PF is exactly what I needed to hear this week.
• 9 top ways Americans waste money By Vicki Passmore at Today Money.
• Debt in the Bible Is Borrowing Money a Sin? at Money Help for Christians is a great post. It might really clear up some questions for you!
• Small Ways to Use Less and Save Money at Frugal for Life offers some great tips that you don't just see everywhere. Go check out this list for new ideas!
• Do you have a Emergency Financial File to simplify your personal finances? at Simple Financial Lifestyle is a good one. This is something that we really need to do. Right now I am the family CFO, but Chip has been in the past. Regardless of who was, the other was largely out of the loop regarding day-to-day activities of the account. We need to rectify this!
• 11 Reasons to Ditch Your Television at Man Vs Debt has some new insight on why turning off the TV would be good for you and your family. Even if you think you've heard it all before, you will probably find a new reason here.

FAMILY/LIFE:

• Apparently, My Love Really Doesn't Cost a Thing. at Stretch Marks was one of the best things I've read in a while. I needed that.
• 8 Great Ways to Bond with Your Teenager at The Morris Tribe is a great post. I can't personally relate, but there are so many of you who can. I just hope I can remember such sage advice when I need it in a few years!
• Garbage Disposal Info! at The Cutting Back Kitchen lists items that you should never put down a garbage disposal. Did you know about all of these? I only new a couple.

FAITH:

• U-turns permitted. Here's one story you need to read. at Red Letter Believers is a great story about redemption that you do really need to read.

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