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Teaching Financial Principles to Children

Teaching Financial Principles to Children

As wise stewards of the resources the Lord has given us, we seek to be givers. Often, giving can be our last priority on the list. Yet the scriptural understanding of generosity might surprise us.

In 2 Corinthians 8, the apostle Paul taught the churches in southern Greece about generosity.

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Teaching Financial Principles to Children

As wise stewards of the resources the Lord has given us, we seek to be givers. Often, giving can be our last priority on the list. Yet the scriptural understanding of generosity might surprise us.

In 2 Corinthians 8, the apostle Paul taught the churches in southern Greece about generosity.

Selecting the Right Professional Advisers

Selecting the Right Professional Advisers

In today’s complex legal and tax world, choosing the right professional advisers is crucial. If you have advisers with whom you are comfortable, you are a blessed individual. If not, hereare three questions to ask to help you find the right partners.   Can...

Resolve to Develop a Lifestyle of Giving

Resolve to Develop a Lifestyle of Giving

Did you make any New Year’s resolutions? Some vow to exercise more, practice a new hobby, or find a more fulfilling career. Others make a commitment to achieve financial goals. Whatever resolutions or goals you set for yourself, in many cases, the most difficult part...

Is Your Will Up-To Date?

Is Your Will Up-To Date?

Too often, estates are not distributed according to an individual’s desires. Sometimes it is because of the lack of an estate plan, and other times because the estate plan is outdated. This outcome is regrettable and completely avoidable. The start of a new year is...

IRAs vs. 401(k)s: Five Key Differences You Should Know

IRAs vs. 401(k)s: Five Key Differences You Should Know

Planning for retirement can be an overwhelming experience. There are many retirement accounts and investment options to choose from, and not all of them are right for every investor. You’ve heard about 401k accounts, Roth IRAs, and Traditional IRAs. But what makes a...

Giving is Worship

Giving is Worship

The pastor was excited about his message. It was Giving Sunday—the designated day of the year when he was challenged to deliver a message about supporting the ministry of the church. Rather than quoting the traditional scriptures regarding tithing, he decided to talk...

Four Principles of Generosity from Proverbs

Four Principles of Generosity from Proverbs

In John 3:16, one of the world’s most beloved Bible verses, we read that because God loved the world, He gave us His Son. Not only does this tell us about the price that God chose to pay for our salvation, it also confirms that God reveals Himself to us, in part,...

Five Reasons Every Christian Needs a Budget

Five Reasons Every Christian Needs a Budget

We all have the best intentions when it comes to our money, but life seems to have other agendas. Without a financial plan, we’re at the mercy of our impulses and whatever circumstances life throws at us. Many people assume that budgets are for people who struggle...

Expecting the Shortest Day

Expecting the Shortest Day

Elvis Presley had one. So did George Washington, Fredrick Douglass, Mother Teresa, Harriet Tubman, Billy Graham, and Billy the Kid. Even Jesus of Nazareth had one. If you live on this earth until your body dies, you will also have one: the shortest day of your life. A...

Eight Tips for Setting Short-Term Financial Goals

Eight Tips for Setting Short-Term Financial Goals

Without goals, it is hard to save money or stay financially healthy. By setting reasonable goals and tracking your progress, you can develop strong financial habits and give yourself the freedom to dream about what you can accomplish with the resources you have....

An Irrational Generosity

An Irrational Generosity

When someone starts talking to you about money, you likely have a knee-jerk reaction to wonder about their motives. This is a wise response; false advertising, scams, and predatory business practices are all too common, and it is painful when we or others we know fall...