Time is a precious commodity; none of us have as much of it as we would like. So, I’ll try to keep my posts as short and concise and to the point as possible.
Money also always seems to be in short supply. It is more necessary now than ever [at least in my lifetime, and probably most of yours] to find ways to not use as much of it and to use it wisely when we must. The purpose of this blog, then, is to share ideas for saving money and making it go further.
the art of frugal homemaking and creative stewardship: God made everything, God owns everything, God lets us borrow some of His stuff while we are here on earth and we need to learn to take good care of it. Learning to be a good steward of what God has given us requires first that we learn to be content with whatever we have been given. In Philippians 4:11-13, Paul says this:
“Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need. I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.”
Contentment is not the easiest thing to learn [I still have to work at it every day.], but it is infinitely worth it! In Proverbs 31, we see the picture of a woman who does the best she can with what she has, and the Lord honors that. She finds all kinds of creative ways to use her time and money wisely. I believe that being a “Proverbs 31 Woman” doesn’t mean that I have to try to be some kind of superwoman, but rather that I do the best I can with what I have and that I do it with an attitude that blesses/encourages others. I will never be able to do this on my own, though. I can only be everything that God expects me to be by realizing that He is in control and that I need His strength to be effective and complete.
Homemaking requires creativity and dedication whether you are single, married, a stay-at-home mom, or a work-at-home mom. Living within your means is sometimes a challenge, but it’s not impossible. So, let’s help each other out. Make comments. Share ideas. Try out suggestions and comment on whether or not it worked. Share deals, sales, helpful websites, etc. that you find too!
My goal is to post about once or twice a week in order to start a new topic which I hope will generate related discussion and comments!
