Here at 4our2cents we talk a lot about ways to save, ways to spend wisely, and ways to give. What we don’t discuss enough is ways to invest. With all of this extra savings, many of you will have some extra pocket change. Some of you are scraping to get by and that’s why you …
Category Archive: 2cent Sunday
2cent Sunday: He Who Dies With the Most Toys Wins!
Have you seen this bumper sticker? He who dies with the most toys wins. It’s supposed to be a humorous statement regarding the relationship between men and toys but anyone who takes a hard look at their life might find a glimpse of this bumper sticker in their hearts. photo credit Whoever loves money never …
2cent Sunday 7/1/12
43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor[i] and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the …
2cent Sunday 6/24
38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’[h]39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. 40 And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. …
2cent Sunday, 6/17/12
The Secret of Contentment: Is it possible to be content in a society like ours? Do you feel like you live on a Pinterest board? We fill our lives with “pretty things”, “things that make us happy”. Isn’t that what Pinterest is all about? Pinning all the things we don’t have but we really want? …
2cent Sunday, 6/10/12
Last week we discussed 1 Timothy 6:6-8. Basically we gain (abundantly) if we are able to find contentment. If we have food and clothing we should be content. What if we have an entire pantry full of food (purchased frugally with coupons of course!) and an entire walk-in closet full of clothes (also purchased wisely …
2cent Sunday, 6/3/12
Last week’s simple post was the lyrics of the song by Extreme called Hole Hearted. Prompted by a sermon by my pastor, I’ve been thinking a lot about discontentment and how it is the root of much of the evil in this world and our very own hearts. 1 Timothy 6:6-8 says this, “6 But godliness …
2cent Sunday, 5/27/12
Life’s ambition occupy my time Priorities confuse the mind Happiness one step behind This inner peace I’ve yet to find Rivers flow into the sea Yet even the sea is not so full of me If I’m not blind why can’t I see That a circle can’t fit where a square should be [Chorus] There’s …
2cent Sunday Guest Post: Live Below the Line
This post was written by Sherrie Bossart, a writer, editor, and book lover. Join her on her journey as she tries to live on $1.50/day for 5 days. Ever wonder what it would be like to live like the poor and needy? Sherrie tried it and lived to tell about it. You’ve heard us talk …
