Being Faithful in the Small Things – and Money is a Small Thing

By Alexis Busetti You’re at a backyard barbeque on a sweltering Texas summer evening.  You’re chatting with friends, happily enjoying yourself, sipping your tea when all of a sudden your tablemate smacks you on the back of the arm.  You spin around and before you can get out what you want to say, she claims … Continue reading Being Faithful in the Small Things – and Money is a Small Thing

6 Things I’ve Learned From Observing Sabbath

By Alexis Busetti Originally published in August 2019 on Family Christian I’ve noticed a trend lately among evangelical Christians - the rebirth of Sabbath observance.  Taking one day a week off and dedicating it to worship and rest.  It’s beautiful!  And for me, it’s familiar.  Back in college (almost two decades ago) a small group … Continue reading 6 Things I’ve Learned From Observing Sabbath

Why is it So Hard to Be Financially Transparent?

By Seth Busetti As we help more and more families with their finances, I have come to believe the hardest part for most people is not the numbers, but rather adopting the practice of financial transparency. This includes opening up, not just about what they earn and what they spend, but how they organize their … Continue reading Why is it So Hard to Be Financially Transparent?

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Giving and Receiving on Family Christian New Blog Post:  Fill Your Tank Articles from Alexis on  Family Christian! New Podcast Interview:  She's Got Gumption! with Wendy Olson, special series Things We Can't Talk About in Church - Money Recent Blog Post: Form and Function of Money Podcast Interview:  Creation Refined with Monica Harris, Episode 11 Podcast … Continue reading Cistern & Grove Featured Links

Cistern & Grove Videos

Alexis sits down with Rabbi Michael Vowell to discuss financial stewardship, generosity, and healthy mindsets on money. https://youtu.be/94iTW4ZoGHU Here is a detailed video walkthrough of our Excel Budget Template. You can download the spreadsheet for free. https://youtu.be/zjoLeecZVD8 There are three essential steps to getting your finances on track. Watch to find out more. https://youtu.be/0cnR_h9QvfU In … Continue reading Cistern & Grove Videos