St. Paul tells us that we are to be “cheerful givers.” Generosity can be manifested through contributions of our time, talent, and treasure. When we open our hearts to giving, we are opening our hearts to God. Giving helps break the power that money holds over us, and it helps us to remember that all…

Before we start climbing the ladder, we want to make sure the ladder is leaning against the right wall. By prioritizing our goals, we can back into the necessary steps to take on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. The only way to meet short and long-term goals is by intentionally setting aside funds to…

Unfortunately, things go wrong. To protect against the downsides that we often can’t control, it’s imperative to have liquidity for emergencies and to be properly insured against major events. As a rule of thumb, we like to see 3-6 months of living expenses in the bank (or in cash) to cover the unexpected. It’s also…

Debt is very prevalent in today’s society, and it’s often portrayed as something that everybody does. Our culture also teaches us that debt is a necessary part of any financial situation. Proverbs 22:7 warns us, “The borrower is slave to the lender.” We must remember to consider the economic and spiritual dangers of debt. Remember…

As we dive into the 5 Biblical money management principles, we begin with the simplest, yet most difficult. To move the needle financially, we MUST spend less than we earn. We live in a culture that is constantly bombarding us with advertisements to want more and spend more. With the inflationary pressures that exist in…

As we transition from the “why” to the “how” with Biblical financial principles, we must first examine our belief system. This is a critical exercise because our behaviors are ultimately driven by our beliefs. If we are convicted in our beliefs, we can draw from that faith to make the proper decision. Keep in mind…

As we’ve noted in previous weeks, God has a lot to say about money. So, what are questions that we can ask ourselves to make sure that we’re striving to live by his principles? 1. How much is enough? a. This question is the same as what we covered last week, but with a bit…

As financial planners, the three most common questions that we get are as follows: · Will I ever have enough? · Will it always be enough? · How much is enough? The first two questions are especially prevalent. Let’s dive into each in a bit more detail. Will I ever have enough? Almost daily, we…

We live in a society today that is focused almost solely on the “worldly” perspective. In other words, how does this decision impact my life on Earth? We oftentimes don’t view decisions with an eternal perspective – especially financial decisions. This worldly perspective (which is often based on emotional decision-making that leads to short-term satisfaction) has led to some startling trends:

Money is a subject that impacts each of our lives on a daily basis. There are thousands of moving pieces, decisions to be made, and conflicting advice that floats around our society. What’s the best way to handle it all? Not surprisingly, God’s Word has ample to say about the topic of money.