If you missed part 1 of this mini-series, you can catch up HERE.
Last week, I shared how early in our marriage, Amber and I found ourselves strapped. We were drowning in debt; spending way too much money. It was becoming this constant source of stress in our lives and in our marriage. We finally got to the point where we’re like, “We’ve got to do something because we can’t go on living like this.”
About that time, our church offered a Financial Peace University class and the staff team was highly encouraged to go through it. So, on the night of our 7th anniversary, January 4th, 2010, we walked into our first night of FPU. I told the guy leading it, “Man, I can think of a lot of other places I’d rather be right now!” And, I’ll never forget, Bill Anderson, who was a little older and a lot wiser than us...knew some of our financial struggles...Bill said, “Shawn, this might be the best anniversary you all ever have!”
For the next 13 weeks, we went through a financial triage to stop the bleeding, and we actually took some steps in the right direction. But the real work started when the class was over. And, the biggest adjustment I had to make is the topic we’re looking at today. For me, it came down to learning how to be content with what I have and using it wisely.
Join us next week for part 3!
