tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7829845860264789639.post4135841085241887238..comments2023-09-25T04:10:18.819-07:00Comments on Additional Markings: Good Work?Jay Phelanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07956227873621464027noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7829845860264789639.post-63657750782178746692011-01-29T16:45:39.010-08:002011-01-29T16:45:39.010-08:00Maybe we have to call ourselves on our materialist...Maybe we have to call ourselves on our materialistic consumption and fascination with the latest and greatest. iPads and iPhones are not necessities. <br /><br />In trying to get rid of our stuff and live more simply, I read "Clutter's Last Stand"--inspiring. <br /><br />When I retired from public school teaching, I didn't realize my husband was getting Alzheimer's and would soon need to stop working and would need more of my time. Realizing our retirement shortfall I started praying about it. Now, thank God, each month we have about $900 more income from various sources including my part-time work. <br /><br />We need to stand with those who have economic needs and teach them to budget and that God has promised to supply their needs--and not necessarily with a handout.Carol Noren Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10103922738438801967noreply@blogger.com