FINANCIAL PLANNING and STEWARDSHIP
How Money Works and what the Bible has to say about Stewardship
Introduction The old adage, there are only two things that are certain in life, death and taxes. Perhaps so, but we can manage both of these with a good plan and then you can be at peace with your estate. Estate planning is the process of anticipating and arranging a family estate, or a person’s... Continue Reading →
You may have noticed the major fluctuations in the stock markets recently. Like Mr. Toads Wild Ride at Disneyland, while you have the stomach flu. Unless, you are safely invested and protected. Did you know many financial institutions are making massive amounts of money from your losses? This is called, “short selling” or “going short” which I believe... Continue Reading →
“The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.” Proverbs 27:12 There is no passage in Scripture that tells us to purchase a life insurance policy or any kind of indemnity. However, we are called to be wise, prepare, and not to make foolish decisions, while at the same... Continue Reading →
Read James 5: 1-6 James is not saying wealth is wrong; rather, he denounces wealth when it gets in the way of our relationships and call from God and when we use it to bring harm to others. This comes down to our attitude concerning security, and priorities about money over spiritual and relational matters!... Continue Reading →
Read James 5: 1-6 In biblical stewardship, what we chase is temporary and will rot, so why would we place our trust in it? Even those things we think are important usually are not! People who place their trust in wealth, accomplishments, education, self, or… are headed for trouble as it takes them away from... Continue Reading →
Matthew 6:19-24 How do your appearance and your material goods affect the way others treat you? What about other Christians? This Bible passage warns us how possessions can divide our mind so that they control our direction in life. In so doing, they capture our hearts, and then control our will and aspirations. Yet, we... Continue Reading →
