Religion

God intends for all of His people to have plenty, but our own sin holds us back from abundance. The way to true satisfaction in life is to look past your financial circumstances and fill your heart with God’s strength. The story of Joseph in Egypt gives us a lesson in how to prepare for […]

If you want to get your spending in line, you need to tame these common budget-busters and learn to save on luxuries. Building a basic budget starts with a pencil and paper. Here’s how to begin drawing the picture of your financial life. How do we know what our real needs are in life? Whatever […]

Via Flickr by user Arturo Avila. Used under Creative Commons License. Greedy people may be slaves to money — that’s an easy enough concept to grasp. So that means that poor people aren’t slaves, right? Maybe not. True, Jesus said more than once that poor people are blessed. But that doesn’t mean that poverty is […]

Want to learn more about 30 Days to Financial Freedom, my new online program that helps you change your financial life in just 10 minutes a day? Here’s a look at a devotional lesson from Day 1 of the program. It’s called “Freedom Starts in Your Heart.” For more information about 30 Days to Financial […]

In the end, personal finance is a simple equation. On one side is everything that you earn. On the other side is everything you spend. If the spending side is greater than the earning side, you’re in trouble. Of course, there are many factors that influence our financial success in life. But none of them […]

Via Flickr, by user Images_of_Money. Used under Creative Commons License. Beware of the Payment Trap. One of the oldest tricks in the car dealership playbook is for the salesperson to lead potential customers into the Payment Trap. A customer comes on the lot, picks out a car, and takes it for a test drive. If […]

Understanding insurance helps you design a policy that fits your needs and your budget. God wants you to build wealth in this life, because He intends for it to continue working long after you’re gone.

How does an overworked dad get his family back on track after a medical emergency? Health insurance protects you from financial disasters that can spring up overnight. Medical bills can hit you like a ton of bricks and put you in a money coma. Here’s how to avoid being blindsided by medical debt.

Via Flickr by user joebeone. Used under Creative Commons license. Hello, my name is Brian… and I’m a nerd. A budget nerd, that is. When I began using a budget to plan my financial life a few years back, I loved the sense of empowerment and control that it gave me. I was enthralled with […]

Unlocking what the Bible says about money, and how it sneaks slowly and controls our lives. If you’ve been living with money problems for a long time, financial stress may be ruining your life without you even realizing it. If you’re longing for financial freedom but live a busy life, I have great news for […]

Has the Ice Bucket Challenge inoculated us against true generosity? Five signs that selfishness controls your wallet and your heart. Success with money requires value judgments and strategic planning. Selfishness steals our peace, but generosity gives it in abundance.

Claire from Massachusetts writes in with a question many people ask: How often should you tithe? And does it matter where? I am a hairstylist and I work for a franchise-owned hair-cutting salon chain. The pay is only $9.00 per hour and I get some tips (not a lot, though). I’m struggling financially and don’t […]

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As we mature, God gives us more responsibility for our own provision. God’s provision always allows us to keep His commandments. Nasty things happen when we turn God’s blessings into selfishness. The story of Israel teaches us a lot about the ways that God meets our needs.