Archive for the 'Shopping and Spending' Category

Santa Died for Your Mastercard?

Sunday, December 23rd, 2007

A Washington man nails Santa to a 15 foot cross outside his home to protest how “Santa has been perverted from who he started out to be… Now he’s the person being used by corporations to get us to buy more stuff.”
We think this fella needs to lighten up. What do you think? A […]

What Would Jesus Buy?

Friday, December 14th, 2007

Newsweek published this article and video on “Reverend” Billy Talen and his Church of Stop Shopping. We’re wondering…is this guy a prophet or a nut? What will it take to fix America’s consumer mentality?

Eight Tips for Savvy Shoppers

Wednesday, December 12th, 2007

Did you know that spending is not just a financial matter, it’s a spiritual matter?
Did you know that the average consumer spends $53 per gift card? That’s more than the cost of most sweaters or cds. So gift cards may be easy, but they’ll blow your budget quickly.
Did you know that 46% of Americans […]

Merry Tossmas!

Monday, December 10th, 2007

Financial Peace - Tips for a Debt-Free Christmas

Thursday, December 6th, 2007

Can you imagine having no debt besides your house payment? What could you do with that kind of freedom? Countless people all over the US and in Sioux Falls have been helped by Dave Ramsey and his financial advice. Several families of average income have moved out of debt and into the enviable position of […]

Daily Devo #6 - Life Does NOT Take Visa

Thursday, December 6th, 2007

“Free yourself, like a gazelle, from the hand of the hunter.” Proverbs 6:5
It’s a marketing campaign meant to further enslave you. Life does NOT take Visa. Visa takes LIFE! It’s takes away your joy and freedom. They know you don’t have the money right now, so they want first […]