Faith and Finances
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...
They say the best things in life are free. I say that sometimes you have to work hard for what you really want. Many people are content to float through life, taking the path of least resistance. Others are out there cutting trails and making paths and going after what they want with incredible energy and focus. Sometimes there is no other way to accomplish your goals than to go for it with everything you've got. This is especially true when it comes to getting out of debt and securing your financial future. It will require patience, perseverance and knowledge. But, it can be done. Find out how inside...
There is an old saying: failing to plan is planning to fail. One of the main reasons people experience financial problems and find themselves in debt is that they fail to bring order to their financial affairs. Our goal as Christians should be bringing ourselves as close as possible to God in word, deed and action. Read more inside...
Are you facing financial difficulties as a Christian? As Christians, we do not want to be greedy, but how can we still find financial freedom for our families and support our church using godly principles? I want to go over a few Christian concepts behind financial planning and show you why it is important (and godly!) to educate yourself about money matters.
So when is enough, enough? Do you find yourself unable to enjoy what you do have because your thoughts always seem to wander to what you don't have? Contentment should be the goal of every person who desires to walk in financial freedom. In our "more, more, more" society, anyone who is content is viewed by the stressed-out masses as lazy and unambitious. It is interesting to note that various surveys show that people felt richer in the '50's they do now when we have bigger houses, IPODs, low-calorie frozen dinners, cable TV, the Internet, extra jobs and the works. Why is this so? Because we have too busy trying to obtain or maintain too much stuff!Read more inside...