The Danger of “My Money” Thinking
One of the subtle challenges Joshua and I faced early in our marriage was operating with a mindset of “my money” instead of “our money.” At the time, it did not seem like a…
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Different Money Mindsets
One of the realities Joshua and I had to face in our marriage was that we approached money very differently. Joshua was a spender, while I was a saver. In everyday life, those differences…
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When Money Becomes a Source of Conflict
Joshua and I learned that money can easily become a source of conflict in marriage when there is a lack of communication and understanding. Some of our main triggers were spending habits and not…
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Moving from “Mine” to “Ours”
One of the most meaningful shifts Joshua and I experienced in our marriage was moving from a mindset of “my money” to fully embracing “our money.” That shift did not happen overnight. It began…
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The Power of Financial Transparency
One of the areas Joshua and I had to grow in was financial transparency. In the early stages of our marriage, there were times when we were spending as if we were still single….
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Building Unity Through Planning & Communication
One of the most impactful changes Joshua and I made in our marriage was becoming intentional about planning and communication in our finances. Planning became pivotal in getting us on the same page. When…
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Honouring God with Our Finances Together
One of the most powerful shifts Joshua and I experienced in our marriage was learning to see our finances as something to honour God with, not just something to manage. This understanding began when…
