tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446101376449145544.post5267336634528547392..comments2016-06-14T00:17:17.332-07:00Comments on On Writing in the In Betweens: fullJ-Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09878264769914832175noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446101376449145544.post-19822731857292837542012-05-04T10:57:39.288-07:002012-05-04T10:57:39.288-07:00amen!! :):) I think it's so crazy how quickly ...amen!! :):) I think it's so crazy how quickly we can slip into, "Well, I'll buy expensive now because I can afford it"--as opposed to thinking, "I will live well, but I don't need to drastically change my standard of living. I can do all kinds of good with this extra money!!" --And that's FREEDOM!! :)Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07383902280656174919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446101376449145544.post-27990828337387770662012-05-04T06:38:46.457-07:002012-05-04T06:38:46.457-07:00I have been thinking about how a person's hear...I have been thinking about how a person's heart is revealed by money...both in having none and having abundance. We have big ideas of how much we'd do / give / serve / help if only we had more money, but the reality is that we will live the same way with much as we do with little. It's like MONEY is a giant magnifying glass that reveals the priority of our hearts. <br />You and Corey are definitely faithful with little, and I am excited to see the difference your future money will make in the world. We have some really awesome role models in this regard, and I know that you two will join that generous group.<br />RachelRachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15332170348735840982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446101376449145544.post-2015017461639441472012-05-03T23:22:51.365-07:002012-05-03T23:22:51.365-07:00Thanks, Autumn. I just don't ever want our fi...Thanks, Autumn. I just don't ever want our financial position to be a burden to some one else because of how we use it, you know. It's simple things like, "Yes we can afford a [insert luxury care here], but there is nothing wrong with a Toyota instead." That sort of thing. Simplicity is probably the best description for it. Living simply so that we can see clearly to what really matters. Not getting caught up in trendiness or having the "best" or really even the "better" but instead being truly content with least flashy. And I do want to say "YES! Yes Lord, I will give and live EXACTLY how you desire." Even if that means never having this "dream home" I think about sometimes, or never driving a near new car. These things are SILLY in comparison to real struggles. Silly. I'm ranting. Oh, this is just SO important to me, I never want to lose sight of it. Hold us accountable Autumn, as a family in the same situation, PLEASE speak the truth in love if ever it is needed!J-Mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09878264769914832175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3446101376449145544.post-19752286854413492422012-05-03T22:38:10.228-07:002012-05-03T22:38:10.228-07:00This has been the struggle of my heart for the las...This has been the struggle of my heart for the last few years. The Lord keeps pressing simplicity on my heart, and I desire it so much in our life right now. But I want it to continue beyond our financially challenging years. I don't want legalism to replace the grace we have to buy things we enjoy, but I pray that it never becomes an idol in my life. I pray that the love of money is far from our hearts. I pray that we live our life to be about relationships, about love, about how Jesus wants to use us. He has chosen this path for us, and while it comes with financial blessing I know He will show us how to use it for His glory. I just pray my heart and mind are ready to say yes. Jen, you have such an amazing heart for the Lord and He sees that more intimately than those who know you best. He will guide you to use the finances He's given you to bless others in amazing ways, even as you are now. But more than you want to bless others, He wants to bless you. So be filled with Him, Jen, and let Him pour out His blessings on you and your family and guide you through every detail of how to use it.Autumnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04850131483276111626noreply@blogger.com