Tag Archives: finances

My Romantic Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Kingdom Crossing

Do you have romantic plans with your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day? A special dinner out, perhaps, or did he surprise you with flowers and chocolate? I remember when I was in high school, “the thing” was for the girls to … Continue reading →

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Don’t Worry; God’s Got This

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Kingdom Crossing

My name is Michelle, and I’m a worrier. There are all sorts of groups for people who have problems. Maybe someone needs to start a Worry-Warts Anonymous group. Maybe I’ll start one. Any takers? Some personalities lend themselves to a … Continue reading →

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Watch us on Life Focus TV’s “Dealing with Debt.”

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Kingdom Crossing

  How is your financial situation? Is debt weighing you down? Do you find it difficult to make ends meet month to month?  When my husband and I got married in 1998, we lived in a 1-bedroom apartment, had nothing … Continue reading →

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Financial Setbacks

Posted on June 21, 2014 by Kingdom Crossing

Do you ever feel as though your money seems to burn up in your hands or at least flies out of your hands faster than you can earn it? Financial setbacks can be so discouraging and even heart-wrenching, can’t they? My family … Continue reading →

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Steady Plodding Brings Prosperity

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Kingdom Crossing

Proverbs 21:5 in The Living Bible says, “Steady plodding brings prosperity; hasty speculation brings poverty.” The NIV puts it like this, “The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.” In my first job out … Continue reading →

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How the Debt Snowball Method Works

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Kingdom Crossing

If you’ve ever been in much debt, you can understand the pressure that it places on you. It’s a heavy burden to owe people money, and it can cause all sorts of feelings—from anxiety to fear to sadness to anger … Continue reading →

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Kroger Mega Sale and Two New Saving Opportunities

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Kingdom Crossing

I stopped by Kroger tonight to catch some of the new Mega Sale deals. Kroger’s Mega Sales typically run for two weeks, and this one started Wednesday, March 19, so you still have plenty of time to shop. Here’s what … Continue reading →

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My Top Couponing Mistakes

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Kingdom Crossing

I tried couponing around 10 years ago, but I gave it up because I just couldn’t get the hang of it, and it seemed to be taking too much time relative to the amount of money I was saving. When … Continue reading →

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Storing a Couponing Stockpile

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Kingdom Crossing

In the months after I started couponing, I began to build up a stockpile of products. One of the goals of couponing is to build up some inventory of toiletries, household goods, and non-perishable food items. The idea is to purchase … Continue reading →

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Why “Kingdom Crossing”?

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Kingdom Crossing

If you’ve been following this blog, you might wonder why we chose the name “Kingdom Crossing.” Well, I’m glad you asked! I want to take a moment to share with you our thoughts on “Kingdom Crossing” and what the name … Continue reading →

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Debt-Free Living in a Debt-Filled World is 50% off at Smashwords This Week!

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Kingdom Crossing

This week is “Read an E-Book Week” at Smashwords.com, which means that thousands of e-books are deeply discounted, including our book, Debt-Free Living in a Debt-Filled World! You can get our book for only $2.50 by clicking here and entering … Continue reading →

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My Couponing Haul

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Kingdom Crossing

My dear husband surprised the kids last night by bringing home a movie from the Redbox. So after I fed them all supper and they started their movie, I slipped out for a little R&R at the grocery store. Yes, … Continue reading →

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Our Story on Zpolitics and 103.7 FM

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Kingdom Crossing

Trevor and I were interviewed this morning by Martha Zoller of 103.7 FM for a 30-minute radio program that will air on Sunday, February 23. I’ll post a link to the show when it’s available to stream online. We had … Continue reading →

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Maximize Your Gas Budget with Gift Cards

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Kingdom Crossing

The high gas prices we’ve experienced in this nation the last few years have taken a toll on the average family’s budget; I know they’ve certainly hit us hard. Because my husband and I have four children, we drive large, … Continue reading →

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