There is a saying that goes like this: “Mistakes are meant for learning, not for repeating.” Probably most of us, if not all, have experienced repeating the same mistakes of others. But is it really necessary for us to repeat others’ mistakes for us to learn our lesson? Can we Read more …
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Is he Lord of your money too?
We always declare that Jesus is Lord but many times forget what it means to make Him Lord over our lives. We make Him Master of our families, careers, and health but when it comes to other things such as our money and wealth, we call the shots and we Read more …
The process for achieving long-term goals
One of the foundational elements of good money management is the need to have clear long-term objectives. If you speak to a financial planner they will usually make statements like “think long-term”. Generally speaking this is good advice, although I prefer to say “think eternal’, that is consider the impact Read more …
How you will know if you’re truly generous
What does TRUE Generosity look like? One of the reasons I believe our Churches have lost their saltiness is that many of us don’t actually know what true generosity really looks like. It should be something that we find easily recognisable. Here’s what it could look like in your Read more …
How much money should you leave to your kids?
How can Christians address some of these issues? Set Expectations – Have the conversations with your children about your estate plans and your reasons for those decisions. How they respond will give you an indication of their attitudes towards money and their likely stewardship of those funds. It is Read more …
Church Finances – some things I’ve learned…..
Sometimes it’s hard to pinpoint exactly where you’ve learned something – through a conversation, something you’ve read, something you’ve seen – but over time your experience builds and you just have a deeper insight than you did ten years ago. That’s the case here with these church finance ideas Read more …
Should you borrow to buy a car?
For most people, a car is considered the second biggest expense after housing. This four-wheeled product of human ingenuity has become a sure-fire status symbol and a consistent part of every working adult’s wish list. The automotive industry is spending billions of dollars on traditional and digital advertising to entice Read more …
The Downside of Affluence
We can see many Christian individuals who are wealthy and grounded on the Rock, on their faith in God. However, there are some who seems to have forgotten their humble beginnings, much worse, they have forgotten the Giver of their wealth. In Deuteronomy 8:18 the NIV says: “But remember the Read more …
Are Christians assured of business success?
Just like any other entrepreneur out there, Christian businessmen must work just as hard as everyone else in order to succeed. Yes, you trust God fully and seek His guidance every step of the way. But God does require that you work diligently with passion and commitment. Being a Christian Read more …
Do you know your money values?
Most of us believe we know our money values. The truth is your values are not dissimilar to an iceberg. Ninety percent of an iceberg’s mass is beneath the surface. So it is with our values. On the surface we often trick ourselves into believing that we have good Read more …
