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4 Questions to Ask When Faced with a Job Loss
"Dear Deborah, I’m a single person in my mid-fifties. I have a lot of credit card debt. Even though I have a good income as a Registered Nurse, I’m finding it hard to pay down on the balances. I live in a high-tax state and the cost-of-living is higher here. I am not a homeowner. An even bigger concern is that my employer has announced the closing of our workplace and all our jobs will be terminated later this year.
How to Teach Kids Good Money Habits
Deborah Nayrocker, M.Ed. Crosswalk.com Contributing Writer 2022 10 Jan Dear Deborah, When is it a good time to start teaching my children about spending and saving? I think it’s important for them to have good money habits. – Dena Several studies have shown that it’s the child’s early years that are the important years for forming good money habits. It’s suggested that we should start talking to them about money before they are in kindergarten. We don’t need to worry about beginning too soon.
Eight Ways to Actually Deepen Your Faith
Have you been moving forward in your Christian walk?Or do you struggle to enjoy a real relationship with God? Too often Christians consider the act of salvation to be an intellectual decision and not a transformational one. But it is the same power of God that brings about your newfound faith and enables you to grow and mature. You can have consistent fellowship with your Creator. Use His Word to move beyond spiritual stagnation and lead you. Be intentional and aim for maturity in your journey.
4 Questions to Ask When Faced with a Job Loss Original
Crosswalk.com Contributing Writer 2023 28 Sep "Dear Deborah, I’m a single person in my mid-fifties. I have a lot of credit card debt. Even though I have a good income as a Registered Nurse, I’m finding it hard to pay down on the balances. I live in a high-tax state and the cost-of-living is higher here. I am not a homeowner. An even bigger concern is that my employer has announced the closing of our workplace and all our jobs will be terminated later this year.
5 Key Things that Encourage Growth in the Christian Life
Have you ever heard someone say, “Get a life?” That statement has different meanings to different people. Yet the real source of having a life is Jesus. Jesus said, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me” (John 14:6). To grow, life is the first requisite. Salvation in Christ brings life to every believer. This is only the beginning. 1.
5 Keys that Encourage Growth in the Christian Life
Have you ever heard someone say, “Get a life?” That statement has different meanings to different people. Yet the real source of having a life is Jesus. Jesus said, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me” (John 14:6). To grow, life is the first requisite. Salvation in Christ brings life to every believer. This is only the beginning. 1.
5 Things to Guard to Have a Victorious Life
By Deborah Nayrocker, M.Ed., Crosswalk.com Have you ever noticed that some people tend to have plenty of troubles and adversity in life? It seems that they fall for every whim and impulse that comes their way. They tend to find themselves in one kind of crisis or another. They experience the consequences that come from their poor choices. They haven’t yet learned to make good and informed choices. Solomon, said to be the wisest man who lived, wrote a practical book on lessons learned in life.
5 Things to Guard to Have a Victorious Life
Deborah Nayrocker, M.Ed. Crosswalk.com Contributing Writer 2021 4 May Have you ever noticed that some people tend to have plenty of troubles and adversity in life? It seems that they fall for every whim and impulse that comes their way. They tend to find themselves in one kind of crisis or another. They experience the consequences that come from their poor choices. They haven’t yet learned to make good and informed choices.
4 Ways to Respond to the Message of God’s Kingdom Values Original
Deborah Nayrocker, M.Ed. Crosswalk.com Contributing Writer 2021 8 Apr Jesus used parables to teach many truths about the kingdom of heaven. One day when Jesus taught by the sea, a crowd of people followed him. There were so many people at this large seaside gathering that He needed to get into a boat to talk to all of them. On this day Jesus was telling the parable of the sower and soils (Mark 4:1-20). He told about the four types of soils. The sower went out to sow seeds.
4 Hopeful Prayers for Our World this New Year
Every New Year offers opportunities for us to move forward in our lives. Many people are content to simply survive. But you don’t need to be just surviving—when you can be thriving. The power of prayer can lift you above your worries for this world, and out of survival mode. When you pray, you’re communicating with the God of eternity. You were created for fellowship with Him. Prayer is a critical element of this divine relationship.
7 Sure Signs You’re Actually Maturing in Your Faith Original
Are you turning your faith into action? As we grow in the knowledge of God’s ways, we build on the groundwork of our basic faith. This is the foundation from which we move on to a life of victory. As a disciple of Jesus, apostle Peter learned first-hand how to mature in his faith. In his letters to the believers, he encouraged them to continue to build upon the faith they were given. In 2 Peter 1:5-8, Peter lists seven signs of a maturing Christian.
3 Ways to Bring the Love of Jesus to Those Outside the Church Original
When Jesus came to earth and lived among the people, He showed how much he loved them. He revealed His deep love and care for everyone. Jesus, the man who came to make a way to save mankind, did not hesitate to serve others. When He met the needs of the people, they would talk with Him about their spiritual needs. Jesus offered a special Hope they had not experienced before. When Jesus caught fish for his disciples at the seashore or fed 5,000 people on a hillside, he satisfied their hunger.
5 Habits That Help You Feel God’s Presence
By Deborah Nayrocker, M.Ed., Crosswalk.com We are not immune to the pressures and hardships of life. There are times when we need to deal with the inward struggles and the storms of life that come our way. There are things the enemy uses to attempt to block us from fellowship with God. This leads to times when we don’t feel as close to Him as we would like. These human frailties are our willful sin, pride, anger, fears, and complacency.
7 Awesome Promises about God’s Unchanging Character
Deborah Nayrocker, M.Ed. Crosswalk.com Contributing Writer 2020 22 May Do you ever wonder what God is really like? Our Father God is the Creator of the world. He created us and wants to have a real and lasting relationship with us. He has made himself known to us. God’s character is unchanging. It is constant and consistent. His character has not changed throughout the generations past.
7 Awesome Promises about God’s Unchanging Character
By Deborah Nayrocker, M.Ed., Crosswalk.com Do you ever wonder what God is really like? Our Father God is the Creator of the world. He created us and wants to have a real and lasting relationship with us. He has made himself known to us. God’s character is unchanging. It is constant and consistent. His character has not changed throughout the generations past.
4 Questions to Ask When Faced with a Job Loss
By Deborah Nayrocker, M.Ed., Crosswalk.com "Dear Deborah, I’m a single person in my mid-fifties. I have a lot of credit card debt. Even though I have a good income as a Registered Nurse, I’m finding it hard to pay down on the balances. I live in a high-tax state and the cost-of-living is higher here. I am not a homeowner. An even bigger concern is that my employer has announced the closing of our workplace and all our jobs will be terminated later this year.
5 Important Character Traits To Instill In Your Family
By Deborah Nayrocker, M.Ed., Crosswalk.com Are you training your children to have good character traits? When we talk of character we refer to one’s moral or ethical strength and how one responds to matters of right and wrong. Have you noticed that the people who do not have good character traits are hard to live with and not well-liked? Parents have the most important role in forming and shaping the development of their children’s character.
4 Ways To Honor God With Healthy Choices
By Deborah Nayrocker, M.Ed., Crosswalk.com Good health does not always come easily or naturally. Sometimes it takes years before we learn that we must not take our health for granted. Good health enables us to function well and enjoy our lives to the fullest. When God lovingly created us he made us complete and whole people. We are “fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139:13-14). When He created us he made us with a free will and emotions so we could return our love to Him.
How Can We Rebuild Our Credit Score?
By Deborah Nayrocker, M.Ed., Crosswalk.com Dear Deborah, How can I rebuild my credit score? My husband and I were unemployed for awhile and our finances went downhill. We are no longer unemployed. Thanks. -- Mary It’s good that you and your husband are employed now. This will make it easier for you to improve your financial situation. Lower credit scores can mean you pay more for loans and insurance. They may even affect your chances of getting certain jobs.
How to Teach Kids Good Money Habits
Dear Deborah, When is it a good time to start teaching my children about spending and saving? I think it’s important for them to have good money habits. – Dena Several studies have shown that it’s the child’s early years that are the important years for forming good money habits. It’s suggested that we should start talking to them about money before they are in kindergarten. We don’t need to worry about beginning too soon.
How to Teach Kids Good Money Habits
Dear Deborah, When is it a good time to start teaching my children about spending and saving? I think it’s important for them to have good money habits. – Dena Several studies have shown that it’s the child’s early years that are the important years for forming good money habits. It’s suggested that we should start talking to them about money before they are in kindergarten. We don’t need to worry about beginning too soon.
8 Do’s and Don’ts to Become Debt-Free
By Deborah Nayrocker, M.Ed., Crosswalk.com Dear Deborah, This year I’ve decided to get serious about getting out of debt. In the past I’ve tried to stick with this financial resolution, but it hasn’t been easy. Now I’m resolving to do better. What are some tangible ways I can make real progress to get out of debt? – Lara As you’ve discovered, saying you’re cutting your debts sounds simple but can be difficult to achieve.
2 Life-Changing Prayers from It's a Wonderful Life
The movie classic It’s a Wonderful Life has been a meaningful part of the American Christmas tradition for decades. Aired on primetime television at Christmas time, the movie is a vivid reminder that life is comprised of joys and heartaches. It lives on as one of the most inspirational films of all time. Directed and produced by Frank Capra, the movie was released by R-K-O Pictures in December 1946. The story timeline begins in 1919, one hundred years ago this year.
3 Essential Questions for Every Jesus Follower
By Deborah Nayrocker, M.Ed., Crosswalk.com You may know someone who says they’re Christian. Yet this person’s words and actions may cause you doubt. There may seem to be a big disconnect between how this person lives and their assertion. Or, maybe, you’re that Christian. A Christian is a name given to a follower of Jesus Christ; a disciple of Jesus. Christians learn of Christ and want to be more like him. So, how are you doing in your walk as a Jesus-follower?
Encouragement to ‘Be Still and Know’ God's Love
By Deborah Nayrocker, M.Ed., Crosswalk.com “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” – Psalm 46:10 Reflect for a moment. What times of quietness do you value most? Do you take time for quietude in your life? Throughout the day I like to find times of peace and silence. It is a time to reflect and rest. It’s a time to create. It’s also a time to remember my Creator, when I can read from his Word and pray.
Your Relationship With God Is What Defines You Most - RELEVANT Magazine
You may not believe me but human beings are defined by their relationships more than anything else. Relationships tell us who we are, whose we are and what is expected of us. Our relationships define where we’ve been, where we are, and where we’re going. Throughout the Bible, it’s easy to see a few select people who are so clearly defined by their relationships. In Genesis 6, Noah was defined by who he wasn’t. In First Samuel 15, David was defined by who he’d replace.
8 Ways to Actually Deepen Your Faith
Have you been moving forward in your Christian walk?Or do you struggle to enjoy a real relationship with God? Too often Christians consider the act of salvation to be an intellectual decision and not a transformational one. But it is the same power of God that brings about your newfound faith and enables you to grow and mature. You can have consistent fellowship with your Creator. Use His Word to move beyond spiritual stagnation and lead you. Be intentional and aim for maturity in your journey.
N.T. Wright On Why The Psalms Matter - RELEVANT Magazine
We all love the Psalms. They’re a beautiful, poetic expression of everything from praise to pain to joy. But sometimes, we can dismiss the Psalms as only beautiful poetry, forgetting that they are meant to be prayed, sung and studied, not just glanced through. In his book The Case for the Psalms, leading new testament scholar N.T. Wright examines how the Psalms are more complex and important than we think.
How to Teach Kids Good Money Habits
By Deborah Nayrocker, Crosswalk.com Dear Deborah, When is it a good time to start teaching my children about spending and saving? I think it’s important for them to have good money habits. – Dena Several studies have shown that it’s the child’s early years that are the important years for forming good money habits. It’s suggested that we should start talking to them about money before they are in kindergarten. We don’t need to worry about beginning too soon.
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