God wants you to build wealth. In fact, He’d love to see you have a great portfolio of assets when you die. But it’s not just for your sake. He wants to use your wealth to bless the people that come after you. God has a plan for your life, and He has a master […]

As we savor the last few weeks of summer before the start of school and the inevitable march of autumn, it may seem like an odd time to contemplate Christmas gifts. But if you want to make it through the holidays without going into debt, this is a great time to start preparing. If you’re […]

Via Flickr, by user romain-novarina. Used under Creative Commons License. The lights are up, mics are on, and the film is about to roll. Is your heart ready for its close-up? We often hear cheesy lines about introspective actors asking their directors “What’s my motivation?” Supposedly, understanding a character’s motivation in saying a line helps […]

God’s love for you is bigger than any problem you’re facing, and He has a plan to free you from everything that’s holding you back. When making a big purchase or expensive repair, it pays to get quotes and ideas from more than one company. Five benefits of home ownership that renters don’t enjoy. Generosity […]

What’s the difference between a slave and a servant? It all comes down to the heart of the Master. If you’ve been following this site for a while, you’ve probably heard us talking about how money can make a slave of you. In sneaky and pernicious ways, money takes hold of our hearts, making us […]

Your parents always told you that money doesn’t grow on trees… but did they ever tell you that it can come out of a faucet? Okay, you’re right, I am speaking figuratively. You won’t find a faucet at Home Depot that makes cash appear out of thin air. But there is an investment that is almost […]

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. Are your current circumstances holding you back from financial freedom?

Salespeople have a mantra that they use to help motivate their interactions with customers — “ABC: Always Be Closing.” It’s a reminder that everything they do with a potential client should ultimately lead to making a sale. But for Christians, there’s an even more powerful mantra related to our money — “ABG: Always Be Giving.” […]

If I asked you what an investor looks like, you might describe a cocky white dude in a pinstripe suit on Wall Street. You might be right, but you’d also be terribly wrong. Investing is a great way to build wealth, but it’s not something that only “rich people” do. Contrary to what you hear […]

I once heard someone say that fear is the opposite of faith. If that’s true, it means that fear can hold us back from being faithful stewards of God’s money. Everything that we have comes from God, and He wants us to be good and fruitful stewards of the resources that He gives us. He […]

Loving Jesus means caring for the least of His children. Jesus’ work on the cross and triumph over the grave can give you freedom in your finances. Your greatest assets have nothing to do with money. God wants to bless you with riches in Christ.

When making a big purchase or expensive repair, it pays to get quotes and ideas from more than one company. Debt increases the risk of real estate investing to unacceptable levels. Defined-benefit pensions aren’t good for anyone in the long run. If you want to win with money, make sure that time is on your […]

Your church membership is growing, and with growth comes the need to expand your physical facilities, or even move into a new building altogether. So, is it a good idea for your church to take out a mortgage in order to make that jump? It’s commonplace for organizations in our society to borrow money when […]

If you really want to get God’s attention, there’s no better way than by giving to people in need. Because God responds to generosity. God cares deeply about the poor, and He wants His people to be about the business of taking care of them. There are all sorts of reasons to do this: It […]