Its time for Financial Peace

Jon and I have decided to get serious about our finances. How long have we been saying that? Since we've been married! But we're serious this time! Central Peninsula Hospital (where I work) is offering a free class called Financial Peace by Dave Ramsey, a Christian speaker and author. In 13 weeks were going to establish a budget, set up an emergency fund, snowball our debt, build a savings for the future, learn how to pay off our house, save for retirement, have money to give, and know financial peace. For Jon and I the true attraction is tackling all these issues TOGETHER and working towards the same goals. Instead of, "you know babe, we really should sit down tonight and look at the finances..." we ARE looking at the finances! Ever since I received the invite in the mail about a month ago for the class Jon and I have been excited about it. The Lord has been laying on our hearts that we need to honor him with our finances and the way we handle our money. I'm reminded of the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25--we want to be like the good and faithful servant who was faithful with a few things and put in charge of many things. We want to use our talents wisely that the Lord may increase them so that our lives may glorify Him. The motto of the class is "If you live like no one else, then later you can LIVE like no one else!" meaning we can know a financial security that eludes the majority of America. I'm ready to be like no one else, are you?