It may go down as one of my favorite commercials of all times: Back in 2004, Geico produced a spot called “Tiny House” that lampooned the slimy reality TV programming that was just beginning to boom in popularity. It’s hilarious, and dead-on . In case you don’t remember, here it is: The main target of […]

My husband and I are currently planning a missions trip. It’s very expensive, so we are raising support. We hate the idea of borrowing money, but if we continue purchasing plane tickets, etc. for this trip, we will have to borrow money from my brother (no interest, but it’s against, ‘owe no man anything’). Would it […]

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Perhaps we don’t talk about this enough in churches these days, but the mandate in scripture is clear: If we’re going to follow Christ on His terms, we’re going to have to take care of the poor. When you begin to study the Bible to find out what it has to say about money, you […]

You’ve paid your bills, given some money away, saved for the future and still have some money leftover at the end of the month. Congratulations! So, what should you be doing with that cash? Start learning how to enjoy your money in meaningful ways. There are limitless opportunities to spend your extra money. You probably […]

It takes money to operate a ministry, and you must master your ministry’s money if you want to see it grow. Late-night preachers may like to talk about prosperity, but there’s much more to the work of God than money. Worldly wealth doesn’t last forever, but the things that we do with our money on […]

Are You a Slave? It’s easy to become a slave to money without ever realizing it. Are you a slave to money? Are you sure? The answer to this question may seem obvious, but take a second to think about it. Not all slaves wear chains. And if you’re like me, there’s a good chance […]

When making a big purchase or expensive repair, it pays to get quotes and ideas from more than one company. Expensive insurance could cause economic pain. These five habits will help you get out of debt and keep you from ever going back. Double-checking these financial areas will help you finish the year strong.

What is a luxury? What is a necessity? If you’re going to succeed with money, you’ll have to learn to distinguish your wants and needs. For too much of my life, I spent too much of my money on things I enjoyed without stopping to ask myself if I really needed them. When I started […]

Small indulgences can add up to big financial problems. Your attitude toward the wealthy says more about you than it does about them. Parenting can be expensive, but it doesn’t have to leave you broke. Paying off debt opens up a world of exciting financial possibilities.

Just because a banker says you can afford something doesn’t mean that you can actually afford it. When you go to apply for a mortgage to buy a house, your lender is going to ask you some questions about your financial life, plug some numbers into his computer, and then tell you how big a […]

One of the best ways to determine the place that money has in your heart is to look at what you have sacrificed to acquire it, and what you might be sacrificing to keep it. Sometimes, an honest answer to that question can be quite scary. Money is a tricky thing. We have to use […]

It doesn’t matter how many tax dollars and government programs we throw at the problem of poverty — it’s never going away. Because the only real solution comes from the inside out. Diligence is the antidote to poverty. Poverty is as old as humanity itself, and it’s a terrible thing. Though we think of poverty […]

When prices go up and wages don’t, the results are bad for everyone. What does it take to become an extraordinary giver? If you judge yourself based on your income, money is stealing your identity. Go back to the word of God to re-learn who you are. It’s easier than you think to spend your […]