April 2019

Possessions can take control of us just like money does. The best way to vanquish an overpowering debt load is to find the weakest spot, and then focus your attacks there. Getting out of debt is going to bring some uncomfortable times, but it’s the pain that makes the work so successful. Have you dug […]

Ten percent doesn’t seem like much. Offer me a 10% discount as enticement to eat at your restaurant or shop at your store, and I’ll probably just shrug. But when it comes to parting with our hard-earned money, many Christians see 10 percent as an insurmountable obstacle. That’s too bad, because they’re missing out on […]

Via Flickr, by user EF Photography. Used under Creative Commons License. When was the last time that a politician made you a promise — and kept it? We give the government hefty sums of our money. And while we trust that our tax money goes to pay for civil necessities such as the military, firefighters […]

There are a lot of great reasons to tithe, but it’s really not about the money. God’s aim isn’t just the gift, but the heart of the giver. People make all sorts of arguments about why they shouldn’t have to tithe. Here’s how we respond. Tithing isn’t just a requirement — when we are faithful […]

A stingy heart loves to hold onto what it has… but God blesses us so that we can give with open hands. God has a lot to say about how you handle your money. In fact, His master plan for your money includes five key priorities: Providing, Tithing, Blessing, Building and Enjoying.

There’s a difference between goals and dreams. Dreams tell us about the things that we’d like to do. Goals tell us how to get them done. If you dream of getting out of debt, but have struggled to achieve that reality, you’ve probably experienced this principle firsthand. Without specific plans of action and the discipline […]

Growing your business is always exciting, but excitement can turn to despair if you don’t grow the business in the right ways. The best way to invest your money is to combine it in a fund with thousands of other investors… and let the pros take it from there. The story of Joseph in Egypt […]

Our five most popular personal finance articles of 2013. Should you stop giving at church while you’re trying pay your debt off? Building a solid plan now could help get you out of debt next year. It only makes money problems worse.

God’s provision always allows us to keep His commandments. If you’re upwardly mobile, financial slavery can still pull you down. If tithing helps us prosper with our money, will the Sabbath help us prosper with our time? People who work full-time in ministry should be paid for their time, and the rest of us should […]

People make all sorts of arguments about why they shouldn’t have to tithe. Here’s how we respond. Tithing isn’t just a requirement — when we are faithful to give, God is faithful to give back in a big way. The work of the church isn’t free — it takes money to make church happen, and […]

Small indulgences can add up to big financial problems. Debt creates slavery where love should be instead. Borrowing money puts unbearable pressure on your financial life. Don’t buy a home until you’ve paid off all your other debts.

One of Charles Dickens’ most famous stories is a tale of two slaves. If it’s December, there’s probably a local production of “A Christmas Carol” going on at a theater in your community. If you take the time to revisit this famous morality tale during the Christmas season, you’ll see a story about two men […]

If you’re upwardly mobile, financial slavery can still pull you down. If your wealth makes me jealous, I must be a slave to money. Enjoying extra money in the wrong ways can have a serious negative impact on your life. With the wrong attitude, having lots of money can be just as perilous as having […]

Giving money to impress others is a form of financial slavery. They way you react to small solicitations can say big things about what’s in your heart. If you struggle with finding meaning in your daily grind, embrace giving to others as the purpose of the work you do. Borrowing money can keep you from […]