Word of the Week
ESSA, or EESA (Hebrew: יהושע)
In English, the Hebrew meaning of Essa is typically "God's salvation" or "God helps." The pronunciation is generally EH-sah, with a short 'e' sound. The name Essa is also used in Arabic culture, where it means "gift," and as a diminutive of names like Jesse in English-speaking contexts.
In our continuing effort to stamp out all types of illiteracy
Financial principles from THE MANUAL:
(re: impulse buying)*
"Don't begin until you count the cost. For who would begin construction of a building without first getting estimates and then checking to see if he has enough money to pay the bills?" ~ Luke 14:28 (TLB)
If what you buy jeopardizes your financial freedom, forget it. Impulse buying, either for investment or consumption, is disastrous. When you evaluate a purchase, consider the obligation in light of your known income. Make every decision based on whether it may result in bondage.
*From "Dollars & Sense: Bible Wisdom for the Faithful Steward" ~ Larry Burkett