We have more money. We have more stuff. We have bigger and brighter. We have the next best thing. Cutting technology. Bigger screens. Smaller computers. Bigger houses. And even though we have more, we’re less happy with what we’ve got. We are discontent. What is the secret of happiness? How can we learn to be content?

“Help me God!” How often have you said these words? Our prayers take on a completely new dimension when we’re experiencing hardships or difficulties. And there’s nothing wrong with that; God invites us to call out to Him and ask Him for help. But if we’re only involving Him when things go bad, we’re using Him like a vending machine. He becomes a last resort—a last priority—receiving only the leftovers of our attention once we’ve exhausted every other option.

Does Money = Freedom? "Do what you want. Have what you want. Buy it. Bling it. Wing it. Charge it." Are you robbing Peter to pay Paul? Do you feel Trapped by your finances?