via:christianpost   Any healthy church must have some level of inward focus. Those in the church should be discipled. Hurting members need genuine concern and ministry. Healthy fellowship among the members is a good sign for a congregation.  But churches can lose their outward focus and become preoccupied with the perceived needs and desires […]

Via: defendernetwork.com From big-ticket purchases to basic household items, people from all economic backgrounds are prioritizing their shopping lists to spend wisely on items worth the investment.

The Fort Bend Independent School District announced major cuts coming next year. According to Click2Houston.com, they are eliminating 483 positions! Read More

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Via: defendernetwork.com Many wonder what affect the arrival of freshmen legislators riding the wave of a resounding Republican/Tea Party victory in the 2010 mid-term elections will have on politics at the state and federal levels. Moreover, with Texas facing a massive budget shortfall of as much as $25 billion, several individuals and organizations are showing […]

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Story By: Kelly Campbell (U.S. News) via:yahoo The year is coming to an end, and with any conclusion comes a last-minute checklist. This is your final financial to-do list of 2010. With only a few days to complete these items, do not waste time getting started. 1. Fund your IRA or Roth IRA. For 2010, […]

Via: lifestyle.msn.com How does $369,360 per child sound? To find out where that money goes, Real Simple we took a financial snapshot to offer a candid look at some of the best strategies for saving.