This Week on TheLife.com (March 27 2009)

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The Flip Side of Giving
There’s a saying of Jesus—reportedly more than two thousand years old—that goes like this: “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” But in our time, many in our society seem to be ruled by a contradictory principle: “Receiving is all that matters.” The flip side is that giving has tremendous rewards. These rewards can become evident in a variety of dimensions—emotional, relational, financial, and even spiritual. Read the article

Take action: Giving requires being content with less. Learn more with our Struggling With Contentment online interactive life lesson.

Video: 3 Minute Expert: Buying Gadgets
Being a well-informed shopper can help you save a lot of money. Here are some useful tips to save you money when buying electronics. Read more

Article: 9 Lessons from the Economic Crisis
Gary Foreman, creator and lead writer for The Dollar Stretcher since 1996, offers nine helpful lessons we can all take away from the current economic crisis. Read more

Blog: Mocking Canada’s Role in Afghanistan
A late-night Fox News TV broadcast recently caused controversy when its panelists mocked Canada’s military efforts. Did this Fox News “humor” go too far? Let us know your thoughts. Read more

Coming up next week: One of the topics of our upcoming online chats is “Do you worry about losing your home?” Join us in the chat room March 27th 2009 @ 12:15 pm EST for this chat or see also our full chat calendar for other upcoming topics.