If you want to enjoy God’s provision, you’re going to have to follow God’s rules. One of the best pieces of news for those of us who worry about our finances and futures is that we don’t have to figure life out alone: Our God owns everything in the universe, and He promises to provide […]

God promises to provide everything necessary to meet our needs. But what happens when we get greedy with His provision? For the past few weeks, we’ve been studying the story of the Israelites in the desert, and gleaning lessons about God’s provision based on the way that he fed the Israelites with manna and quail. […]

In the blink of an eye, you can end up hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt. It doesn’t matter how careful you are in your budgeting or how disciplined you are in your spending — without health insurance, you’re always living one disaster away from financial ruin. And even medical treatment that doesn’t seem […]

“Monkey see, monkey do.” You’ve heard that expression, right? I hope so… and I hope your realize that it applies to your children just as much as it does to primates. It’s a fact: Children learn by watching adults, and especially their parents. Kids do what they see their parents doing, and many of the […]

On those nights when you can’t sleep, what goes through your mind as you stare up at the ceiling? If you lie awake worrying about money, it’s time to find some freedom in your finances. We all have a lot of things to think about every day, and some of them weigh on us from […]

Has the Ice Bucket Challenge inoculated us against true generosity? Borrowing money is never a good way to get a ministry going. If you want God to bless you, start by excelling at the things He gives you to do. Five signs that selfishness controls your wallet and your heart.

How to make the tithe fit into your personal financial world. Even a mission from God doesn’t make debt a good idea. Should you stop giving at church while you’re trying pay your debt off? Tithing isn’t a heavenly investment scheme, but a matter of the heart.

Protect the people you love most by planning to provide for them after your gone. Read More » If you’re going to drive a car, you need insurance to protect you from the huge financial risks that driving entails. Read More » Health insurance protects you from financial disasters that can spring up overnight. Read […]

How many savings accounts to you have? If it’s just one or two, you’re probably not as organized with your finances as you could be. Because having multiple savings accounts can make you a bona fide financial wizard. Saving money is one of the most fundamental things you should do in your journey to financial […]

What do Sean Connery, Daniel Craig, and United States Treasury Bills have in common? They’re all “Bonds.” Get it? Okay, no more crummy jokes, I promise. But it’s interesting to note: If you’re a typical American, you may know a lot more about James Bond than you do about investment bonds. In this series, we’re […]

Has the Ice Bucket Challenge inoculated us against true generosity? Christian rituals don’t mean much if they lack love, charity and sacrifice. Expensive insurance could cause economic pain. Our giving causes others to give praise and thanksgiving to God.

When prices go up and wages don’t, the results are bad for everyone. You can’t make debt a good idea just by being careful with it. Living according to a good budget can reduce the need to keep track of the money you spend. Help your ministry financially by opening your books up for the […]

If you think that a generous heart is out of your reach, you’re probably right. Fortunately, that’s what grace is for. If you’re like me, you may struggle with stinginess. A stingy heart has trouble giving. Stinginess wants to hold tightly on to wealth; it doesn’t like to let go of money, even for a […]

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 […]