Financial Planning

With the last drink of coffee our morning conversation ended as my friend said, “I realize God does care about how I use and manage “His”money.”

Our culture puts lots of value on stuff. And stuff is fine! But are you keeping yours in the proper perspective?

God made us so that when we love Him and others, especially with the unconditional love Jesus taught and modeled, it develops a bond of connection that helps us become more fully human in the ways that He originally designed us to be.

I’ll be blunt: I think there might be a few too many articles on tithing in the Christian internet community.

But you don’t have to be a genius to keep your money organized and making sense. Just check these tips!

It takes zero dollars to talk with someone about Jesus.

Before we reach the age when we will personally require care, many of us must first learn to care for our elderly family members.

Sometimes, the root cause of unhappiness is an issue of contentment. How will you help your teens battle discontentment?

Jesus modeled biblical stewardship at every turn during His time on earth. Big surprise, right? Well, the challenge for us isn’t just recognizing His example. We’ve got to imitate His example.

When you think of stewardship, what comes to mind? The reality is that many people today, including lots of Christians, don’t understand the true meaning of stewardship. And that’s a tragedy. Why? Because stewardship is our ultimate calling as Christ followers.

What does freedom mean to you? Making the most money you can, or spending time with your loved ones?

While money comes with inherent temptations and dangers, it’s also an area in which we can demonstrate our trust in God and do much good in the world. For this to happen, it helps to have a clear biblical view of money, wealth creation, and economics; this view, in turn, frames and prompts us toward sound, principle-based decisions that are sensible, knowledgeable and not hasty.

Our tipping habits are part of our testimony to the world about who God is. Let’s consider 5 reasons why Christians should be active in changing our reputation and become great tippers.

Last Saturday, a single ticketholder won the Pennsylvania Powerball jackpot valued at 456.7 million dollars, becoming an instant millionaire like few others in the history of state lotteries. Are you feeling a bit envious? Dont be. Winning the lottery can be bad for your health, in more ways than one. In fact, winning the lottery can be dangerous. Past lottery winners seem to understand that. The New Hampshire winner of Februarys 559.7 million-dollar Powerball jackpot, for example, went to court recently in an effort to keep her name anonymous. Her attorney explained her concern: She is a longtime resident of New Hampshire and is an engaged community member She wishes to continue this work and the freedom to walk into a grocery store or attend public events without being known or targeted as the winner of a half-billion dollars. Thats an understandable concern, given whats happened to past lottery winners. Photo Courtesy: Thinkstock

Have you ever noticed the joy and satisfaction that well-up from deep within you when you use and share your God-given talents and gifts?