We all want our lives to count. A meaningless life is the ultimate failure. Paul noted that David "served God's purpose in his own generation" (Acts 13:36 NIV). To take this seriously, it is a pursuit that warrants careful discernment and active effort.
Achieving this goal is to pursue clarity of an overarching purpose to align your time, energy and resources with the reason God has placed you here on Earth. To align with God's purpose for your life, ask yourself some simple questions and be honest in your answers. Read More
One purpose, seven spheres, lasting results!
In the first quarter of 2008, we're discovering how managing money, our life purpose, and making money affect the seven spheres of life. These spheres are God, family, friends, work, school, play, and the world.
Last month we looked at the impact of managing money on the seven spheres. This month we're looking at our life purpose. You'll find some good advice on determining your life... Read More
Understanding Mortgage Markets
Anyone who watched It's a Wonderful Life this Christmas season can recall the run on the Building and Loan.
As customers charged into the bank and demanded their deposits, George Bailey proclaimed: "You're thinking of this place all wrong, as if I had the money back in a safe. The money's not here. Your money's in Joe's house... right next to yours... and in...
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The benefits of using a donor advised fund
In last month's newsletter I introduced you to the donor advised fund, which is a personal or family charitable giving account that you establish with a qualified tax exempt entity like the National Christian Foundation (NCF).
In many ways a donor advised fund is comparable to a private foundation without the costs, tax reporting requirements, and complexities of establishing and...
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The Blessing of Obedience
God is the Great Provider, and when we follow Him, He has the resources we'll need to accomplish His unique purposes for our lives. Jeremiah 32:17 says, "Ah Lord God! Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and by Your outstretched arm! Nothing is too difficult for You" (NASB).
For each of us, choosing to live out God's purposes is an act of faith... Read more
Selling a business: the tough questions
In the last two issues of Money Matters we analyzed Carl’s alternatives to selling his business. Let’s assume you’re thinking about selling your business within three to five years. What things should you be doing right now?
Get connected
First, you need to be in a group of your peers. Christ@Work and a number of...
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