4 Reasons Godly Stewardship is Important
Many people have a misunderstanding of what it means to be a steward. It’s not just getting out of debt and sticking to a budget. It’s much more than just writing a tithe check every month. Living as a steward means surrendering your finances to God and recognizing yourself as a manager, not owner, of […]
5 Reasons Your Finances Are About More Than Money
What does the Bible say about money? You may be surprised to learn that Scripture references money than it does heaven and hell…combined. It’s no wonder – God knows how much money affects our day-to-day lives, and the power it can have over us. The crazier the world gets the more frequently I’m reminded that […]
How to Pass the True Money Test
I did not enjoy taking tests in school. There were some students that eagerly welcomed the opportunity to showcase their knowledge, but tests typically made me nervous. As a student, I saw a test as a way to prove to the teacher what I had learned. The number of correct and incorrect answers I gave […]
The Worst Advice I Have Ever Received From My Bank
Over my lunch break, I had to run to the bank and get some cash. While I was waiting, I overheard the teller next to me having a conversation with a young man who had just come in. He had just told her he was 19 years old when she asked him if he had […]
Fruits of the Spirit in Our Finances – Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-Control
In Galatians 5, we read about the 9 Fruits of the Spirit: “But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!” These 9 virtues are characteristics of the Holy Spirit living in us and can […]
Fruits of the Spirit in Our Finances – Love, Joy, Peace, and Patience
In Galatians 5, we read about the 9 Fruits of the Spirit: “But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!” These 9 virtues are characteristics of the Holy Spirit living in us and can […]
What Defines Success, and How to Get There
When you’re meeting a new person or group of people, what are some of the most common initial questions you ask? “What do you do?” “Where do you live?” Translated, these questions really mean: Do you have a job? How good is your job? How much does it pay? How high up are you in […]
Stewarding Time and Money
“Time is money.” How true this is! Time is also a gift. In fact, it’s the most valuable resource you and I will ever have. The way we use it will influence our earning potential, the way we spend our money, the quality of our relationships, and our overall health. Time is also the ultimate […]
How to Find Consistency in Your Personal Devos
In this dark world, we need help to see our way. Psalm 119:105 declares that “God’s Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path.” Yet many, who claim to know the Lord, do not rely on this power on a daily basis. Tim Challies at Challies.com defends personal devotions for […]
