Faith and Finances
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...
When it comes to Christian finances, some mistakenly have the idea that the separation of 'his' and 'hers' continues even after the wedding ceremony. But trying to keep 'his' and 'hers' from mingling leads to all kinds of problems with marriage and money.
In a Christian marriage, there is no separation in what belongs to him or her. It isn't your money or my money, it is our money. In the same way, it is our debt.Does that mean it is wrong to have separate banking accounts? Find out inside...
In a Christian marriage, there is no separation in what belongs to him or her. It isn't your money or my money, it is our money. In the same way, it is our debt.Does that mean it is wrong to have separate banking accounts? Find out inside...
Do you consider yourself poor, rich or somewhere in between? Do your thoughts have anything to do with your real-life experience and circumstances? Why is it that even in the darkest of financial times, some people continue to prosper while others lose all that they have and end up broke and broken? Find out more 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...
When it comes to Christian finances, some mistakenly have the idea that the separation of 'his' and 'hers' continues even after the wedding ceremony. But trying to keep 'his' and 'hers' from mingling leads to all kinds of problems with marriage and money. In a Christian marriage, there is no separation in what belongs to him or her. It isn't your money or my money, it is our money. In the same way, it is our debt. Read more inside...
Unless you live in the middle of nowhere and never talk to anyone or watch any TV or listen to the radio, you know about the current financial situation that is sweeping the world. Families are losing their livelihood when companies lay-off thousands of workers. The elderly are losing their retirement savings with almost daily downward swings in the stock market. Everyone keeps losing losing money while the prices on groceries, heat, and other necessary items keep going up.
Churches and religious organizations, like many other charitable organizations, qualify for exemption from federal income taxunder IRC section 501c3 and are generally eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions. To qualify for tax-exempt status, such an organization must meet the certain specific requirements. These requirements generally outline the specific purposes for which the organization has been organized and operated. Many religious groups seeking exemption from federal income taxesunder section 501c3 are in fact organized and operated for religious purposes, but are unsure as to whether they should be classified as a church or as another religious organization, such as a faith-based ministry. Find out more inside...