FPU Kick Off

I am very excited to be facilitating Financial Peace University this fall. The Live Free Ministry at West Ridge Community Church hosts 2 FPU's every year. You can read through some of my earlier posts from February and get a pretty good idea of what it's all about. I am really excited to be a part of FPU again. I listen to Dave Ramsey on the radio often and it really keeps me motivated.

I've spent some time lately reviewing the story told by this blog. It reminds me of how much Cole and I have learned and how far we have come. What is really amazing to me is the peace that has come to our home. We are not living at or beyond the limits of our resources anymore. I remember when we started this journey, before I even knew about Dave Ramsey, I didn't think we could get freed up. I thought we'd always have a car payment. I couldn't see a way around it.

Now I wish we'd of started this 10 years ago when we first married. I am so thankful for the way God has blessed our journey so far. I can't wait to see what He does next. I was reminded today in a conversation with a good friend and mentor that, it was God who started moving in my life and prompted these changes. It happened in his time and not mine. When I get impatient with things like paying down our mortgage (last post), I need to remind myself that God has a plan. That Cole and I are called to honor Him with our lives. We are called to do our best with where we are at and let Him handle the details. We don't need to despair or live with regret for our past. We've been freed of that as well.

One of my favorite things about FPU is being there to see the light bulb come on for someone else. To see them have the moment when they get it and change. It is a cool thing to witness. I love it on Dave's radio program on Fridays when folks call in and scream "We're debt freeeeee!!!" It is so empowering to hear the freedom in their voices. To hear their story of struggle and victory. You can hear their joy and peace through the radio.

Lately I've been thinking that perhaps this is a glimpse of what heaven might be like. I imagine it like a reunion of sorts. A reunion where believers from all history have gathered and are sharing their faith journey story and giving the glory to God. That may be a little dramatic but, well, deal with it. It's my imagination and I love stories! This year at the FPU Preview Night Cole and I are sharing our story. I've decided to let Cole do most of the talking. We are limited to just a few minutes and if I talk we'll be there all night. Some of you know that I am not joking!

So if you're in the area come on by the Preview Night at West Ridge and hear not only our story but a couple of other outstanding stories from others. We'll also have a short message by video from Dave Ramsey.