Budget – 3rd Culture Living

ALDI (Part 2)

“An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.” – Proverbs 18:15 (ESV) Welcome back to the ALDI discussion. As we study the principles and patterns of success, it is rewarding to observe and apply them in our daily lives. (ALDI – Part 1) Before I digress, I want to share fourContinue reading “ALDI (Part 2)”

ALDI (Part 1)

His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’ – Matthew 25:21 Were you hit by the recent snow storm? Did you get the groceries you need? How did you feel aboutContinue reading “ALDI (Part 1)”

Vitamix (Part 1)

“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” – 1 Corinthians 10:31 After I reflected on the non-essentialness of a dishwasher, I feel a need to bring some balance by counting my blessings of having some modern kitchen appliances. As always, we don’t actually needContinue reading “Vitamix (Part 1)”

Dishwasher

Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble therewith. Proverbs 15:16 First of all, where I grew up in China, nobody I knew used a dishwasher. Second, we had a dishwasher for each house/apartment in the States, before we moved to the country. I rarely used those dishwashers butContinue reading “Dishwasher”

Called to Go, Willing to Stay: A Blessing Counting Journal (6)

5. Financial blessing “You shall remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth,…” Deuteronomy 8:18 As much hard work as it has been, it is such a joy to know that God blessed us with a house debt free. He has enabled us to honor the no-debtContinue reading “Called to Go, Willing to Stay: A Blessing Counting Journal (6)”