Religion

God has a plan for our finances, and giving plays a big role in it. In addition to tithing to our local churches, God wants us to give abundantly to those in need and organizations that care for them. But exactly how much should you be giving? To answer this question, we turn to one […]

It’s time for God’s people to get real about life, about their shortcomings, about their potential and about God’s plans for them. One of the biggest areas of failing in the lives of individual believers and churches is finance. Across the United States and around the world, families are in debt, churches are stressed, and […]

Brian and Laura Jewell live and work in Lexington, Kentucky. By day, he is a travel magazine editor and she is an Alzheimer’s care trainer. The rest of the time, they are active members of Cornerstone Church of Lexington, where Brian teaches “God and Money” classes for church members. When they’re not working, studying or […]

Question: Is it ever appropriate for a church to obtain a mortgage for a property purchase? I attend a small church that is bursting at the seams but the fear of financing keeps us here. We are renting our current building for $1,000/month with all utilities extra. We have no debts and maintain an account […]

Via Flickr, by user quacktaculous. Used under Creative Commons License. So you’re ready to become master of your financial life, and you know that the first step in doing that is to make a budget. That’s great. So what do you need to get started? A pencil, a pad of paper and a calculator. Budgeting […]

December 13, 2012 by bnjewell It seems like a great idea: Pop your credit card into any standard ATM, and you can get hundreds of dollars of cash to use on whatever you need — cash that didn’t come from your bank account. But take a closer look, and you’ll find that credit card cash […]

January 17, 2013 by bnjewell When you buy insurance, do you pay attention to words such as “premium,” “deductible” and “term”?  You should, because these funny-sounding words are the nuts and bolts of how insurance works, and knowing how to manage them well can save you a lot of money. Good insurance is an important […]

January 17, 2013 by bnjewell When you buy insurance, do you pay attention to words such as “premium,” “deductible” and “term”?  You should, because these funny-sounding words are the nuts and bolts of how insurance works, and knowing how to manage them well can save you a lot of money. Good insurance is an important […]

When you buy insurance, do you pay attention to words such as “premium,” “deductible” and “term”?  You should, because these funny-sounding words are the nuts and bolts of how insurance works, and knowing how to manage them well can save you a lot of money. Good insurance is an important part of sound financial planning. […]

July 22, 2012 by bnjewell If you read the Bible right, you can’t escape this conclusion: Jesus is loaded. Yes, you read that correctly. According to scripture, the only begotten Son of God is wealthy beyond belief. And He wants to share some of His riches with you. Now, please don’t jump to conclusions — […]

July 22, 2012 by bnjewell If you read the Bible right, you can’t escape this conclusion: Jesus is loaded. Yes, you read that correctly. According to scripture, the only begotten Son of God is wealthy beyond belief. And He wants to share some of His riches with you. Now, please don’t jump to conclusions — […]

July 22, 2012 by bnjewell If you read the Bible right, you can’t escape this conclusion: Jesus is loaded. Yes, you read that correctly. According to scripture, the only begotten Son of God is wealthy beyond belief. And He wants to share some of His riches with you. Now, please don’t jump to conclusions — […]

July 22, 2012 by bnjewell If you read the Bible right, you can’t escape this conclusion: Jesus is loaded. Yes, you read that correctly. According to scripture, the only begotten Son of God is wealthy beyond belief. And He wants to share some of His riches with you. Now, please don’t jump to conclusions — […]

August 11, 2013 by bnjewell Sometimes we want nice things because they’re fun, helpful or enjoyable. Other times, we want nice things just because we want other people to see us having nice things. When that happens, it’s a sure sign of slavery. The Bible teaches that, if we’re not careful, money can make slaves […]