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Your Question:
Can I even afford to eat? I'm living paycheck to paycheck.
Answer:
I can relate to the struggles of living paycheck to paycheck. As a pastor and a husband, I've seen many families in our community go through tough times financially. It's a challenge to make ends meet, but it's not impossible. Susan and I have been married for 19 years, and we've learned to prioritize our expenses and make smart financial decisions. However, I don't think the solution lies in cutting back on food entirely. As a family, we need to eat to survive, and it's not healthy to deprive ourselves of essential nutrients. Instead, we should focus on being mindful of our consumption and making wise choices about what we buy. This might mean cooking meals at home instead of eating out, planning our grocery shopping, and avoiding impulse purchases. As a Christian, I believe that God has provided for our needs, and we should trust in His provision. We don't need to worry about whether we can afford to eat; we can trust that God will provide for us. Of course, this doesn't mean we can just splurge on expensive food or waste resources. But it does mean that we can enjoy meals together as a family and thank God for the blessings we have.
Sources:
christian theology
millard erickson
1 corinthians
thomas schreiner
mere christianity
c s lewis
reformed doctrine salvation
loraine boettner
building dynamic faith
jerry falwell
sacred marriage
gary thomas
.from creation to the cross
albert bayliss
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
meaning of marriage
timothy keller
proverbs
lindsay wilson
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