It isn’t a pretty picture. Yet when we explain specifics of our frugal lives, we get the attention of most parents. They often find it hard to believe we are able to live on such a small fortune.
Jan
16
2011
If You Couldn't Afford a Child, Would You? (Part 2)
God isn’t asking us to be illogical or outlandish. Our conviction is quite the contrary. He’s calling us to believe something that makes a tremendous amount of sense.
Jan
14
2011
How Life Has Changed
Remember “The Game of Life”? It was a childhood favorite of mine. Today, I am so glad I did NOT take its advice.
Jan
07
2011
If You Couldn't Afford a Child, Would You Have One Anyway? (Part 1)
One of the most common arguments against loving another child is finances. If you insist times are too tight to bring a baby into your lives, our arguments may seem callous, or at least too simplistic. Here’s how we see things.
Dec
02
2010
Budgeting for Christmas
We are often asked how we “afford” Christmas, especially with so many children to “buy” for. We surprise people when we say we spend between $300 and $400 during the month of December specifically for Christmas gifts. Here are some principles we live by throughout the year to make sure we’re prepared during the Christmas season.
