tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616800623248673769.post4998169077434696088..comments2023-04-27T09:35:44.695-04:00Comments on Wind Beneath My Wings: plastic pearls (Biblical Advice in Difficult Times)Misty Ricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18289401488332917071noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616800623248673769.post-81650481839585654302009-06-30T14:38:29.507-04:002009-06-30T14:38:29.507-04:00Great post. I love watching Dave Ramseys Tv show....Great post. I love watching Dave Ramseys Tv show....just need to be intentional in putting it to practice in real life.Teresa @ Grammy Girlfriendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05151128140345216126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616800623248673769.post-77097017967739006972009-06-26T15:59:21.046-04:002009-06-26T15:59:21.046-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Comicbookgeeks.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13058818319364447102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616800623248673769.post-77985035473183484142009-06-26T15:07:13.575-04:002009-06-26T15:07:13.575-04:00This is Ron again. I'm dying to hear your lon...This is Ron again. I'm dying to hear your long post about what I said. Can you give me a hint about the direction?<br /><br />The "stay away from the sales guys" comment has me a little worried. Are you saying that I'm a sales guy? I hope not.ron cloernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616800623248673769.post-28768848189278659792009-06-24T23:12:17.788-04:002009-06-24T23:12:17.788-04:00Excellent advice, this seemed to be posted right w...Excellent advice, this seemed to be posted right when I needed to read this.<br /><br />It makes so much practical sense. And I feel we should be tithing 10% also.<br /><br />This was a very touching story of the pearls. I hope I never forget it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02858203079160481537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616800623248673769.post-48051161525472889332009-06-24T14:15:29.562-04:002009-06-24T14:15:29.562-04:00Misty,
I am very familiar with Dave Ramsey, so mu...Misty,<br /><br />I am very familiar with Dave Ramsey, so much of what you said I have heard. However, what you wrote about the Visa card is GREAT! (Can't believe I never thought of it!!) The envelope system has never worked for us because I don't like carrying cash, and my husband actually spends cash like water, but is good with a card. That would work perfect for us!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00141184380494909194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616800623248673769.post-50901550932230551452009-06-24T13:06:27.167-04:002009-06-24T13:06:27.167-04:00Thanks for sharing that - we are big Dave Ramsey f...Thanks for sharing that - we are big Dave Ramsey fans in our house too - it's hard sometimes, but always worth it. BTW, I think (but not certain) that #2 should be Act Your Wage, not Ways - I don't have the book in front of me to double check, but that's what I always thought it was - I could be wrong!<br /><br />Continue to share - you are so good with words and expressing things - and that beautiful butterfly keeps me smiling!!!Kelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323423712542162596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616800623248673769.post-33586979665282100762009-06-24T11:58:07.947-04:002009-06-24T11:58:07.947-04:00Actually, I think I will take what I had written i...Actually, I think I will take what I had written in response before and save it for another great post. <br /><br />"Stay away from the sales guys!"Misty Ricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18289401488332917071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616800623248673769.post-37225521031719770102009-06-24T11:56:51.450-04:002009-06-24T11:56:51.450-04:00Well I left this LONG comment in response to Ron, ...Well I left this LONG comment in response to Ron, but it disappeared. Grrr. Not writing that all over again. <br /><br />O'well.Misty Ricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18289401488332917071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616800623248673769.post-8664929857143695912009-06-24T10:59:25.042-04:002009-06-24T10:59:25.042-04:00While I have never heard Dave Ramsey (heard of him...While I have never heard Dave Ramsey (heard of him just never heard what he has to say), we have been following this ourselves. In fact, we are currently in a re-building phase. As of the end of April we are debt-free (everyone say Yay!). I think the rebuilding phase has been the most difficult so far because your mind feels you should have all this money now.<br /><br />But we did just what you said: paid off debts - small ones first to get a sense of accomplishment and like this would actually work. We cut off cable (didn't really want to watch tv anyway so why keep it for the 2 shows we thought were not bad), got basic phone packages etc.<br /><br />I think our biggest expense is that we pay $429/month to keep our kids in a Christian school and that is just investing in their future so well worth it. Now we are working kinks out of out budget and revamping that to find what works (through God's help and guidance) and will start saving too. Yay!<br /><br />One thing our church always says is "The tithe is the debt you owe and the offering is the seed you sow". Giving to God your tithe is not an option; it is money you owe just like your phone bill (only a whole lot more important)<br /><br />This was a great post, Misty with lots of great and useful information and for those readers of yours that may see this comment(story) of mine, know how freeing it is to get out from under the yoke of owing people money - from someone who has been there! The short-term pinch you feel while getting from under the burden of debt is SO worth it! The Bible tells us we are to be the lender not the borrower, the head and not the tail.<br /><br />Sometimes we have to get out of our own way and not worry that we have a new vehicle and trade it for an older one that is not costing a fortune in monthly payments, insurance etc. I am now the proud owner of a 1993 Grand Am and it feels so much better than forking out $700 for a van payment.<br /><br />Ok Misty, sorry for the novel; I am done hogging your comments. Ijust wanted to share that living like this DOES work! And when you are faithful to God He is faithful to you. He will supply all your needs; I know.Love Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16978462373501727594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616800623248673769.post-2143334644912829262009-06-24T10:33:49.420-04:002009-06-24T10:33:49.420-04:00I really think Dave Ramsey is half right in what h...I really think Dave Ramsey is half right in what he says and promotes. He talks about cutting back, saving, living well within your means, etc. But I never hear him speak about earning more. Wouldn't you pay things off quicker by earning more?<br /><br />If someone believes that God wants to give us a real pearl necklace instead of cheap plastic pearls then my philosophy isn't a reach. I strongly feel that believers, who do their best will rise to the top. They will use their creativity, their talent and their drive to earn more. They will be blessed not on their efforts but their obedience. Whether you are a stay at mom, a business man or woman or a business owner you will be rewarded.Ron Cloerhttp://www.mysilentteam.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616800623248673769.post-24104933725389555452009-06-23T22:03:50.095-04:002009-06-23T22:03:50.095-04:00This was a great post, Misty! I like Dave Ramsey ...This was a great post, Misty! I like Dave Ramsey a lot, too.Aspiemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720558783668971656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616800623248673769.post-59109970014678241252009-06-23T17:42:31.526-04:002009-06-23T17:42:31.526-04:00i love dave ramsey. i'm one of those that are ...i love dave ramsey. i'm one of those that are always saying, "dave says...." he is awesome. i never realized that money management was talked about in the bible so much until i went through financial peace. because of this, i am debt free and working on baby step 3!<br /><br />great post!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00316327860172960269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616800623248673769.post-59000035516542922882009-06-23T16:42:37.234-04:002009-06-23T16:42:37.234-04:00Great post! Thanks for sharing!Great post! Thanks for sharing!Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15891198829668161006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616800623248673769.post-76620558741850196582009-06-23T16:20:03.157-04:002009-06-23T16:20:03.157-04:00Misty,
Thank you for this post. I had heard abou...Misty,<br /><br />Thank you for this post. I had heard about the living on 80% before, but never about being a money manager for God. I have never heard it put like that before. It really made me think. Thank you for that.<br /><br />CherylCherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01522898803096024235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616800623248673769.post-60105745578013421362009-06-23T15:48:01.209-04:002009-06-23T15:48:01.209-04:00Hi!
I just wanted to let you know that I took the...Hi!<br /><br />I just wanted to let you know that I took the plunge and got my haircut today...short, like yours!!<br /><br />oh and,<br />I LOVE IT!sara zaleshttp://sezales.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616800623248673769.post-76844977630217071872009-06-23T14:01:39.152-04:002009-06-23T14:01:39.152-04:00that was amazing wasn't it . I love bob barns...that was amazing wasn't it . I love bob barns thatw as great and rasmey well that is just so amazing huh.CIRCLE OF LIFEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17747561360742192459noreply@blogger.com