Generous People, part 5

I know generous people and I have seen them give. I know people who have sold some of their possessions and gave the money to ministry or a family in need. I have seen people do amazing things for the love of God and others. ... Read this Article »

Your Financial Plan, part 4

This article is a step-by-step process for creating an annual financial plan. It is better known as the dreaded and boring budget. It will fit 90% of us. If you are in the other 10%, your situation requires either a more sophisticated approach due to your wealth or you need to speak to a professional about your options for restructuring your debts. For the rest of us, I encourage you to practice t ... Read this Article »

The Lost Discipline of Saving, part 3

We live in an age when teaching children the importance of saving money and making things last is no longer the norm. We live in a microwave and disposable world. Some of this makes sense because life runs at such a rapid pace it would cause our ancestors to think that war is raging on our own soil or at least in our own souls. And to reinforce this feeling, many of the “durable goods” we use ... Read this Article »

What the Bible Says about Debt, part 2

While working for one of the world’s largest banks, I often heard bankers refer to people with poor credit as “flakes.” In some cases, I’m sure this was an accurate description; however, not in every case. Some people ran into trouble like a head- on collision. Sometimes, it was not their fault.

Unfortunately, when we cannot pay our debts, it reflects poorly on our name. As Ch ... Read this Article »

7 Financial Principles, part 1

The goal for this series of articles is for the participant to gain biblical perspectives, wisdom, and behaviors in regard to all things material. The outcome is usually financial rewards, spiritual connection, and certainly a peace of mind. ... Read this Article »