July 2024

God loves messy people

Our church recently concluded a Vacation Bible School called “What a Mess!” The curriculum talked about why the world is such a messy place, starting with the disobedience of Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden (Genesis 3).

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Following in His footsteps

His tremendous love is manifest as he extends the precious invitation, “Come unto me, all you that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” He knows life is hard and invites us, “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” And He assures us, “My yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30)Sometimes, we miss out on things because we don’t feel like we belong, or we think it doesn’t pertain to us.

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How to Manage Competing Financial Priorities

(StatePoint) Managing competing financial priorities can be emotionally and logistically complex, whether you’re juggling college tuition bills and mortgage payments, or you’re carving out opportunities for travel while planning for retirement.According to CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, following these tips can help you effectively make space in your budget for everything that matters to you:Get started early: While there is no wrong time to make a financial plan, waiting until you achieve a certain level of wealth can be counterproductive.

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