Faith and Finances
Learning to be responsible caretakers of the finances that God has given us is a difficult challenge for many Christians. There is no need to be alone struggling with financial and investment decisions. The Bible urges us to seek wisdom and advice. A challenge is to find someone with similar values as yourself. Working with a competent Christian financial advisers to help with Christian investment can be very useful when trying to maximize return on investment. Regardless of if you make a little money or a lot, you can always invest. Read more inside...
If you've recently gone on a spending diet and are trying to stick to a budget, don't feel like the Lone Ranger if you're having trouble. Most people have a lot of difficulty creating and sticking to a balanced budget. They might come up with one easily enough that looks good on paper, but putting it into practice is another story. If you're trying to get out of debt and build wealth but you're struggling with a budget that is out of control, I have some good news for you. You can get your budget under control, and I'm going to give you 5 keys for doing just that.Read more inside...
That may seem like an odd title for an article on Christian personal finance, but bear with me, and I think you'll see that it's a valid one. Why is it that so many Christians struggle financially when our Father is the creator of the Universe? He owns the cattle on a thousand hills, and he says in His Word that He wants to command blessings on us. So, why are so many Christians living lives that aren't blessed? Find out more inside...
The Internet has worked in several positive and negative ways when it comes to online donations. In terms of positives, it has opened wider avenues for solicitation and has given the public an easier means of making a contribution. However, the flipside is that there are a number of unscrupulous organizations that are just waiting to fleece you and several others that gain access to your personal information and sell them to other organizations who will simply spam your inboxes with solicitations. Read more inside...
Christians across the globe are struggling with how to maximize their funds and the reach of their ministry. Every Believer can agree that God wants us to have access to the full abundance that he desires in our lives. How does a Christian maximize their ability to serve if they are struggling with their current finances? How does a Believer who is financially stable decide what would be the best use of their resources? The answer is quite simply really. If you were training to be an Olympic athlete, you would hire a coach and use all the tools available to make sure you were performing at your very best. You would solicit advise from someone who was a professional in your field and could give you the best chance at success. Just as with your perfect physical performance, your best shot at successfully fulfilling God's desires for your life and finances is to use Christian financial planning tools? and resources. Read more inside...
Giving, donating and contributing improves your life and that of the people you help. set a giving goal and recommend your friends, family and colleagues do the same. The bottom line is, we are all in this together. Find out more of how we can help each other inside...
God, is the supreme Owner who gives money or other kinds of resources to mankind. In the parable of the talents we see the God who gives but also demands stewardship. Talents were coins i.e. means of trading and doing business - and this was given according to abilities. Let us examine the word abilities first ... It comes from "Dunamai" force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself) -- ability, abundance, meaning, might(-ily, -y, -y deed), (worker of) miracle(-s), power, strength, violence, mighty (wonderful) work. It suggests that we can and do have power with God i.e. a measure of level of devotion, connection, and divine alignment that comes with being filled with the Holy Ghost. This word also suggests strength and violence to bring divine purpose to pass...we therefore have our abilities...our "Dunamai" to trade...
You've probably heard the prayer, maybe even prayed it a couple of times yourself: "Oh, God, if I could only win the lottery and pay off everyone I owe." Or it may have sounded like this: "Dear Lord, just help me get out of debt and I promise I'll cut up the credit cards." So what do you do when you're drowning in debt? How do you begin to set yourself free?
Why is it easier to give of every thing but our money? Tithing is a very important part of worship. Giving is showing thankfulness to God for what we have been blessed with. The Bible tells us that ten percent of our income should be set aside for tithes. We should give the first fruits of the Spirit, actually give to God first and not what is left over. What do you think? Read more inside...
Spending on Christmas gifts seems to pose the greatest challenge-usually for no long-term benefit. For instance, what were the three most memorable gifts that you received for Christmas last year? Can't remember? I assure you that the people to whom you gave gifts will have the same problem recalling them. So, if the gifts are not that easily recalled why put yourself in the position of having to remember them each month when you make that credit card payment? Why give a gift that keeps on costing? Instead, give something simple from your heart. Learn more inside...