links I love

I just read this post on brave moms and brave kids.  It was so right on.  While there is a time to be protective and sheltering it is so important to let go (and be brave moms) so that our children can learn to be brave and learn to live a life for God!

This post (part way down you get to the part about raising a family on one income) from Raising Olives was such an inspiration to me as I learn to be a better steward of what God gives me and to rely on Him more.  I love the reminder of how very blessed we are and that so many things we have are truly luxuries.

Having food and clothing, with these we shall be content. 1 Timothy 6:8

Here is another great one on Large Family Finances and living debt free.  It really is about lifestyle and expectations.

Following that thread I found this short sermon by Paul Washer very convicting and encouraging.

The Slavery of Serving Worldliness