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Creative Success = Financial Balance with Flexible Budget Plans As a creative individual, dealing with irregular income can be daunting. In this episode of From "Creative Passion To Profit", titled "How Creatives Can Budget for Regular Income," I, Mahmood, tackle one of the biggest challenges faced by those in the arts and creative world—budgeting. Have you ever felt the high of being fully booked and having commissions flying off the shelves, only to be met with silence and income droughts the following month? You're not alone. But here's the good news: with a little planning, you can smooth out those financial ups and downs. In this episode, I'll share three simple steps to help you build a budgeting system that fits your lifestyle and supports your creative ambitions. You'll learn how to determine your essential baseline expenses, create a financial buffer for quiet months, and implement a flexible yet simple budgeting method that allows you to thrive creatively and financially. You'll also have some homework tasks... Timestamped Summary: [00:00:00] Introduction to challenges of budgeting with erratic income. [00:00:58] Step 1: Determine your baseline expenses. [00:02:12] Step 2: Build a financial buffer for quieter months. [00:03:46] Step 3: Apply a simple, discipline-based budget system. [00:04:58] Homework: Calculate baseline expenses and track income. Mentioned in this episode: Training Training Training Find out more about Budgetwhizz Find out more about Budgetwhizz Budgetwhizz…
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A daily Christian devotional based on real-life experiences
Psalm 23:5b – My cup runneth over. (KJV) You may be familiar with the exercise of filling a jar to the half-way mark with water, putting it in a prominent place, and, upon rising, seeing if you view it as "half-full" or "half-empty". Some may even check on it throughout the day, and/or again upon retiring. When I was introduced to this exercise, it seemed that my jar was more than half-full. Had I cheated, miscalculated? I carefully measured and re-measured. No, mathematically, it was exactly half-full, but still, every day, it seemed to be more than half-full. We all know the purpose of the exercise has nothing to do with the water in the jar, but how we view our lives. Some people see their "jars" as "half-empty" … they are missing something. Some others, who may be seen by some to have "half-empty jars", feel their lives are at least "half-full" or more so. The "fullness" of their lives is not measured by the clothes they wear, the material goods they've acquired, or the status they have attained. No, their "fullness" is in direct correlation to their spirituality … their relationship with the Creator in their belief system. Still for others, the perception of the "fullness of their jar" fluctuates. Upon greeting those whom we know to have "fluctuating fullnesses", instead of using the standard, no-answer-really-required, "How are you doing?" how about stretching it just a bit to "How are you doing today?" or "How are you doing right now?" It can be a big help. So can sharing some of the fullness of your jar, for it seems that when we share, the level of the fullness of our jar is not only maintained, but "runneth over". What is the "fullness" of your jar? Prayer: Our Father in heaven, we know our "fullness" comes through our relationship with You and our ability to share with those who may not feel the "fullness". We ask that You would guide us as we strive to help them see their jars as "half-full" rather than "half-empty". Through Jesus Christ our Lord, we pray. Amen.…
My kitchen was a catastrophe. Christmas baking had left detritus on every visible surface. The sink was full of dirty dishes, and every countertop was covered with cookie sheets, flour siftings, eggshells, butter wrappers, and dirty mixing bowls and utensils. Just as I had taken each of these items out one by one, I had to clear them away — one by one. I filled the dishwasher, disposed of the garbage, put away my cookbook and other baking items, and wiped down the countertops. It wasn't long until order was restored, and all that remained was a plateful of warm cookies — my reward for an afternoon of hard but pleasurable work. Life is like this sometimes, isn't it! A difficult life experience can also start in a small way, but little by little, incidents are added until things seem to be out of control, and we have a problem on our hands. James reminds us that words can create difficulties, just as a spark can start a conflagration. James 3:5 – In the same way, the tongue is a small thing that makes grand speeches. But a tiny spark can set a great forest on fire. (NLT) It then becomes necessary to take steps to deal with the problem. Just as the problem grew from a tiny spark, the problem can be resolved, step by step. A wise piece of advice is to go back to the point where things began to go wrong. By retracing our steps, we can gradually clear away the clutter and confusion and return to a peaceful resolution. How can this be done? The starting point is to confess any known sin and ask God to forgive us and give discernment in righting any wrongs. This may mean making amends with someone or rectifying an error. When we've done our part to resolve the problem, we can accept God's forgiveness and direction in moving forward. Let's ask God to make us aware of the messes in life that must be cleared up before they grow out of control. Let's aim to keep our lives clean and clear of the clutter of unresolved sin. Let's clean up the mess. Prayer: Dear heavenly Father, You know the problems that we create by our carelessness and reluctance to face the truth. May we be willing to face up to our shortcomings honestly and to trust You for forgiveness and guidance in keeping our lives clear of unresolved sin. Amen.…
John 6:35 – Jesus replied, "I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again. Whoever believes in me will never be thirsty." (NLT) At almost every meal, it sat on the table. I remember many things about my paternal grandparents — probably because I stayed with them most of the time when I was small. My grandmother served as my first babysitter, and I gladly accompanied her in her green 1950s Chevrolet as she made her "Avon calling" rounds. Later, when I reached upper elementary and middle school age, I worked with my grandfather as he delivered ice cream to mom-and-pop shops and grocery stores. Of course, I ate with them often, too. I remember the meals vividly. My grandfather always cooked breakfast — bacon and eggs. My grandmother usually took care of lunch and supper: country cooking. A few things were boiled, but mostly, everything was fried. I don't remember my grandmother doing this one thing, but my grandfather did it regularly at supper. "You want some bread?" he'd ask. Sometimes, I did, but at other times, I didn't. Regardless, he placed a Melmac saucer on the table with five or six slices of bread, just in case I changed my mind. And him? Well, he always wanted bread. He loved a particular brand of bread, secured at the day-old bread store across the highway from his house. Bread served as a filler — not that there wasn't enough food to satisfy us. But he had lived through the Great Depression. He remembered the lean times when food and many other items were as scarce as a rare coin. Bread was also a staple of Jesus' time. Jesus used bread to refer to Himself, telling people He was the bread of life that would fill them eternally. Once they ate of Him, they'd never need to eat again. Hunger would escape them like a rabbit set free. I've found Jesus' words to be true. The world offers many things that promise peace, joy, and fulfillment. They often fulfill their promises — but only temporarily. Either they tear up, or we tire of them and want a new version. Things differ with Jesus. Through a relationship with Him, we find true peace, joy, and contentment — lasting peace, joy, and contentment that carry us through life and into eternity. We need nothing else or more — just Him. One slice of this bread suffices. How does knowing Jesus change your perspective on things? Prayer: Father, thank You for providing the bread of life that satisfies all our needs. Amen.…
Genesis 2:2b – On the seventh day God rested from all the work that he had done. (CEB) A couple of years ago, I was at a conference. One of the people there was a long-established and well-respected medical doctor who had a busy, downtown practice, full of corporate executives. One of the lines I heard during a break was "No one, on their deathbed, wishes they had spent more time at the office." I say: right! People complain about the pressures in their lives. They are frantic to cram more and more in, running seven days every week. People have a nagging feeling that "this is not the way it's supposed to be". You're right, it is not. Go right back to the beginning — the creation story — and see how far out of sync with our humanity we have come. In the first chapter of Genesis is the account of the creation of the world. There had never been a week in the cosmos like that first week of creation. And what did God do, after it was all done and everything was perfect? He took a day off and rested up. It looks like God's got more sense than many of us! The idea of a day of rest continues down through Jewish history. The Jews of Jesus' time took the Sabbath so seriously, that when Jesus healed on that day, it was one of the first points of conflict between the Jewish authorities and the Lord. Jesus responded, "The Sabbath was made for the good of human beings; they were not made for the Sabbath. So the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath." (Mark 2:27-28 GNT) People are not machines. There is a biological cycle of work and rest that is built into our very cells. Our body systems are designed to work each day and rest at night. Our body systems replenish and rebuild the body during sleep. We are literally re-created each night. A modern word-picture is "burning the candle at both ends". Take a minute and consider what that does to the poor candle. Poor candle; poor you, if you do that. Just down the hall from the office that my doctor friend used to have is a door marked "Cardiac Stress Clinic." That door is busy, with people rushing in and out, to find out what shape their hearts are in. My suggestion for you: take a time-management lesson from the One Who created time, and holds it — and eternity — in open hands. Be good to yourself and those you love. Take some time off. They say you should "stop and smell the roses." Please do, while you are still here to do so. Oh, one more thing: can you please pass this page along to those schedule-driven friends of yours? I don't think they are going to find the time to download it themselves. Thanks! Prayer: Lord, may we all remember that our lives and our time are in Your hands. You have numbered the days of each one of us. Help us to use the time You have given us wisely. Help us also to remember that rest and recreation are better for us than much of what we think is important. For all this, we give thanks. Amen.…
Psalm 23:1-3 – The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. (NIV) At a YWAM (Youth with a Mission) Base in Belize, where my husband, Terry, and I volunteered in 2016, I had several responsibilities: baking, preparing a cabin for the weekly guest speaker, washing and drying the kitchen cloths and towels daily, and working in the concession. Life on the base was a challenge. Tiny fleas from the beach sand covered my legs with bites, while mosquitoes made their presence known in the early evening. To counteract the insects, a "mosquito blower" would come by at 5:30 a.m. Our little casita was permeated with noxious fumes, which came through the window slats we'd had open, trying to coax a night breeze into our bedroom. I got caught up in what invaded my senses, instead of trusting the Lord. One morning, when I heard that our fellow volunteers were going out in the kayaks, I asked to go with them. I quickly dealt with my first duty, the kitchen towels, so I was free for a couple of hours. The sea was like glass as my friend and I set out, her three-year-old daughter tucked between us, following her husband and the two boys. Soon, we reached a white buoy marking the edge of a traffic lane where the water taxis would speed by. We lowered cement-block anchors. Here, the ocean floor was only about ten feet (three metres) below. My friend's husband, the base chef, wanted to dive for conches to cook. I slipped into the water to practise my snorkelling. How peaceful! The stresses of the preceding several days fell away as I leisurely swam, gazing at the sandy bottom, with sea grass moving gently back and forth. No conches were to be seen, however, so we all headed back to the base. I was refreshed, and the kitchen cloths were bone dry. Years later, as I pondered this interlude in my busy days in Belize, God spoke to me. The traffic lane in the ocean is like our sometimes-hectic days today, filled with frenetic activity. How often we rush through our responsibilities or waste energy reacting to our surroundings and circumstances! We may even be doing things the Lord has not appointed us to do. The calm spot just next to the traffic lane is like the quiet waters of Psalm 23. The Lord, our Shepherd, marks out pastures where what we need is lush and plentiful. Our tasks will be much easier, as He leads us along right paths. Let us be at rest, knowing that He guides and strengthens us as we trust in Him. Prayer: Thank you, Jesus, for providing green pastures and quiet waters for us, so that we can refresh our souls. Amen.…
The saying in my city of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, is that there are two seasons: winter and construction. But now, whether it be road repair, maintenance, or construction, it continues year-round. The sight of police officers guiding traffic at intersections affected by road work is common. Why do the drivers obey the directions of the traffic cop? They see that the traffic lights are inoperative, recognize the police uniform, and trust that their guidance will assure smooth and safe traffic flow. God has offered His grace and guidance to His children, in much more than daily traffic! 1 John 5:1-5 – Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and whoever loves the Father loves the child born of Him. By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and observe His commandments. For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments; and His commandments are not burdensome. For whatever is born of God overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has overcome the world — our faith. Who is the one who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? (NASB 1995) This passage gives a deep personal assurance of the new life that started when we began a relationship with Jesus Christ. If we love God, we will also love His family and follow His commandments for daily living. The new commands grow naturally from a love of God, but how do we know it's God's commands that we are following? Often there are many opinions, like traffic signs, that can be confusing. We check with God's Word, and we will find that His commands are not overwhelming, because they can be lived out through His power, not our own. It is not always easy, and we will fail at times, but God is quick to forgive and to set us on the right path. Hard times and personal traffic jams will happen, but God keeps working in us, giving us the joy and ability to live the life He intended from the beginning. Prayer: Thank You, Lord, that we are born of You and have the victory of faith to overcome all the slowdowns and frustrations of life. We know this victory because we believe that Jesus is Your Son. Amen.…
John 3:3 – Jesus declared, "I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again." (NIV) Calving season is upon us once again, and we're all praying for cows and calves in our Cariboo House Churches prayer times. I must have been 12 or 13 the first time I saw a calf being born. The strange thing was that, growing up just across the field from my grandparents' dairy farm, I had never before witnessed this miracle of life beginning. In our naive years, probably most of us have an impression of birth as a beautiful, tranquil scene where mother's body works in rhythm with nature to gently push the newborn out into the world. That certainly didn't describe this first experience for me, or for the poor heifer who was in labour before my young eyes. As we watched, eventually a little pair of hooves and a nose became visible out the back of the hard-working heifer. But they didn't come much farther. After a while, it was decided that the first-time mother needed some help. No midwife giving helpful instructions. No doctor attempting the use of forceps. No, this was a cow and a stubborn calf. Quickly, my Uncle John and Grandpa tied a rope around the calf's protruding hooves and the other end was tied to a long 4×4 beam. The beam was then lodged against a post in the stall as leverage and the men took turns pushing with all their weight against the beam to try to pull that poor calf right out of its mother's womb. After a little work on the part of my Grandpa, Uncle John, and the cow, the little calf oozed out and the mother went to work cleaning it off. What a way to come into the world, I thought! But isn't that the way it is with some of us? We must be born again into the kingdom of God. It sounds like a nice image. Babies are cute and tug on our emotions. But some of us come into the kingdom, not in a peaceful, warm, gentle way, but resisting, holding back, having to be pulled in, as if someone had us tied to a beam levered on a stall post. We don't want to leave the comfort of the womb we have woven around ourselves — our comfortable lives and attitudes. The kingdom of God demands that we leave the comforts of our lives and give them up to seek only the comfort of being God's child. It wasn't long before that calf was enjoying its first long drink of its mother's milk and standing on wobbly legs. We don't know the benefits of a new life with Jesus until we begin to experience them. Then, we learn that it is all worth the birthing pain. Prayer: Lord, help us to trust You more, whether we are struggling with being born again into new life with Jesus, or with some new work You are calling us to do. Give us Your strength, that we may act before we know all the benefits. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.…
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Love God, love people, and change the world. We believe the life and lessons of Jesus aren’t just good advice, but are Good News for us here and now. As a church, we are all about following Jesus and know there’s no end to that journey—we’re more about becoming than arriving. We are committed to becoming a multi-generational, multi-ethnic, multiplying movement of Christ followers, equipping and empowering our kids and students to not only be the church of tomorrow, but the church of today.
Thank you for joining us for another great podcast today! Here you'll find many encouraging and challenging messages to help you build a life of significance! Keep coming back to listen to all the latest messages from Hillsong Church Africa. We would love for you to rate our podcast, subscribe, perhaps write a review and share the channel with all your friends to help us build a Church that Builds a nation and a continent.
Victory BGC is a church in Bonifacio Global City that exists to honor God and make disciples. It is a member of Victory Philippines and under Every Nation Churches and Ministries.