14. Money Saving Disciplines Source: The Wall Street Journal. Photo: Alvimann In Tough Economic Times STEWARDSHIP TIPS
15. 1. Pay yourself automatically each month. Have your bank move money into your savings account. Source: The Wall Street Journal. Photo: Alvimann Putting aside funds will force you to budget. STEWARDSHIP TIPS
16. 2. Do not feed your desires by flipping through catalogues and browsing online. Source: The Wall Street Journal. Photo: Alvimann Putting your mind on what you don’t have will make you feel poor. STEWARDSHIP TIPS
17. 3. Set Priorities. Decide what you really can’t live without. Pick and choose extravagances. Source: The Wall Street Journal. Photo: Alvimann If eating out once a week is a must, sacrifice another expense, such as a cleaning service or cable TV. STEWARDSHIP TIPS
18. 4. Think about the future. Make it a goal. Set aside a little money toward investments such as retirement savings. Source: The Wall Street Journal. Photo: Alvimann You will be developing the discipline to start saving more aggressively as the economy turns around. STEWARDSHIP TIPS
19. 5. Remember God. We do not serve money. We trust in God. Source: Scripture. Photo: Alvimann Before paying any bill set aside your offering to God. STEWARDSHIP TIPS
20. Your offering is your gift of confidence in God. Source: Scripture. Your gift says, “Thank you God for always being there, even in the tough times. I trust you as my partner.” STEWARDSHIP TIPS