Biblical Perspective on Money

6 Strategies for Improving Your Finances

12.04.2010 by Steve Toschlog 5 comments

Life and poker have something in common – you have to play the cards you’ve been dealt. Yes, in poker you can fold, but in life and in finances, quitting cannot be an option. With God on your side, you can’t lose. Before allowing circumstances to get the best of you, consider these…

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Giving Gifts In Secret – Shhh!

12.03.2010 by John Frainee 4 comments

Have you ever received a gift from someone, but didn’t know who it was? How did that make you feel? Did the mystery of it boggle your mind? If you’ve ever received a gift in secret, you know its power…

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Is it Wise To Borrow Money To Invest?

11.26.2010 by John Frainee 9 comments

Many personal finance experts answer this question based on the math. They figure if we borrow from one party to invest the money and make a profit, that makes sense. After all, you’ll beat the interest rate you’re borrowing at, right? In theory this is a wise move. But is it the best? Let’s explore this question in greater detail and look at the pros and cons…

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Worried About Money? The Bible Says…

11.19.2010 by John Frainee 4 comments
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Money. It’s one of life’s many stressors. Thoughts about finance can zap all our energy if we’re not careful. Yes, bills might be stacked up. Yes, the collectors might be calling. Yes, the mortgage still has to be paid. But why worry? Many dictionaries define “worry” as allowing one’s mind to dwell on difficulties or troubles…

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How to Avoid Lifestyle Inflation

11.17.2010 by Craig Ford 2 comments

Most folks don’t have a problem spending money. Instead, they have issues trying to put a cap on their lifestyle. This is called lifestyle inflation. Your standard of living always seems to unexplainably increase in line with your income…

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How to Spend a Bonus Properly

10.30.2010 by Jason Price 5 comments

Some companies are actually paying out bonuses these days which is great considering the economy hasn’t recovered quite as quickly as what people had hoped for. Whenever extra income is provided it’s important to keep your cool. Otherwise, you might impulsively spend and then, well; all your money is gone as if you never had it…

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Success Story: Tithing and Paying Off A House In 5 Years

10.25.2010 by Guest 20 comments

In 2005 I began tithing regularly. I got introduced to the concept that all things belong to God and I am merely a steward. At the time I had been renting an apartment for two years and finally I decided to get a place to my own. I turned 30 that year and somehow my life’s priorities were changing both in the material and spiritual sense…

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Are We Managing Money Like Epicureans or Christians?

10.17.2010 by Craig Ford 3 comments

I might sound like a geek because I know about the Epicureans, but I promise you that I don’t know much. I know enough to know that most people think the core beliefs of the Epicureans was to “eat, drink, and be merry”. I also know that most scholars think this doesn’t appropriately encapsulate their beliefs…

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The Story of The Widow’s Mite: Do We Have it Wrong?

10.09.2010 by Bob 28 comments

I have always heard the story of the Widow’s Mite used in the context of sacrificial giving – as that seems to be the most common interpretation among Christians. But the commenter argues that it isn’t about that at all.

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7 Scriptures On The Wise Use Of Money

10.02.2010 by Guest 4 comments
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Let’s acknowledge that the American economy doesn’t look good right now, but the Bible has a lot to say about provision that we should see as truth, and it’s something we can hold onto, in times as dread-inducing as these. Let us see 7 different perspectives about money and provision that the Bible offers…

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