Have you ever asked these questions? “Is saving an indication of a lack of faith?” “Do saving and hoarding go hand-in-hand?” “If we save, do we rob God of blessing us with His provision?” “What does the Bible really say about saving?” God wants us to be savers. He wants us to have the resources […]
It may sound crazy, but right now is the BEST time to plan and prepare for Christmas! Like it or not, the most expensive day of the year is only 23 weeks away, and if you want to start the New Year stress-free, you need to start saving now. Americans will likely spend over $1 […]
The Bible contains more verses about money than it does about Heaven and Hell combined. Why? Because God created us and knows the role that money plays in our lives. But across all 2,350 verses about money, not one of them says that borrowing, or being in debt, is forbidden. The Bible does not contain […]
There are many misconceptions and myths about money. Many of them are completely untrue, but some are more untrue when you look at them through the lens of a faithful, biblical steward. Here are some of the top 6 money myths and a biblical perspective. Myth 1 – Investing is the same as gambling, so […]
Congratulations! You have made it through your first full week of (official) summer. For many of you, your kids have probably been out of school much longer than just one week, and you may be wondering how to make it through the next 2 months with all their limbs and your lamps still in tact. But summer […]
How is your summer going so far? My husband and I just bought our first house about 3 months ago (which can be an exhausting process), so this summer has been filled with fun home improvement projects. With many of those projects come other unexpected projects, but it’s all part of the fun of homeownership, […]
“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 […]
The fundamentals of budgeting are simple – know where your money is going so it serves you, not the other way around. When you have your finances in order, you are better able to be used by God to accomplish great things for the Kingdom, and keeping a budget is the best way to do […]
As Americans, we have developed somewhat of a mania about retirement. Much of that is due to the fact that people are not prepared: The #1 financial regret of older Americans is that they didn’t save for retirement sooner The median amount saved for retirement among American families is only $5,000 And almost a quarter […]
Did you know that tracking your spending and creating a budget can be freeing and actually bring peace? A budget empowers you to know exactly where your money is going and helps you reach your financial goals. When you use a budget, your money starts working for you, not the other way around. Contrary to […]