One of the most prominent themes in the New Testament is that of giving. We find multiple verses that challenge us to be generous – which is a very good thing! The problem is that it can sometimes be intimidating to simply dive into these scriptures, especially if we’re new to the idea of giving. The reason it can be intimidating is because giving can seem unnatural at times. For someone who has never provided financial support for those in... Read more
Let’s face it; financial arguments can put a strain on your relationships. It’s not that money itself causes financial fights – it’s the way both parties handle the situation. Since you don’t always have a say in the way someone else responds, the best way to control a financial argument is to reshape your approach and to avoid getting defensive right out of the gate. Not all financial arguments are created equal. :) The way you approach your spouse, your... Read more
If you’re looking for some good reading this weekend, take a look at these great articles: 4 Qualities of a Generous Life Jason Topp @ Christian PF gives a great summary of generosity and how we should strive to incorporate it into our lives. Is There a Difference Between Investing and Gambling? Khaleef @ Redeeming Riches highlights some great points that anyone interested in investing should read. 13 Things That Will Make You Poor Rob @ One Money Design reviewed... Read more
Last week we were snowed in and decided to have a little garage sale. Yep, that’s right. A garage sale in the middle of winter. Ok, ok, we didn’t have an actual garage sale, but used eBay to sell some of our stuff and make a few extra bucks. At first, I didn’t think we had anything to sell, but it turns out we had enough to bring in an extra $240! Here’s a quick summary of what we sold:... Read more
What Does The Bible Say About Investing? What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think about investing? Is it stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, or IRAs? Almost everyone knows about these types of investments today (to a degree) and considers it wise to invest your money into assets that appreciate, right? But what do the scriptures say about investments that we can actually apply towards today? None of these modern investing tools were even around back then!... Read more
This weekend was tax weekend. A part of me was dreading the time it’d take to do the taxes, but I was excited to see if we’d get some of our money back. Throughout the month of January, we put all the tax forms in a pile and tried to get as organized as possible. It paid off because I only spent about a half an hour sorting through the W2s, 1099 INTs and business receipts before I starting the... Read more
This week has been full of snow here in the Midwest. There’s still a good foot of snow on the ground, so take advantage of it and go sledding or something. :) I hope you’re keeping warm and enjoy your weekend with a few of these good reads! Top Articles This Week The Tragedy of Debt – Money Help For Christians Tim Ferris is My Dad – The Financial Blogger It Takes Debt To Pay Debt? – Foundations of Economics... Read more
Most of us have experienced debt in one form or another: home loans, car loans, student loans, credit cards, you name it. Debt is binding, limiting, frustrating, controlling, annoying, burdensome, and most of the time it’s just plain foolish. It’s no wonder that the Bible is full of scripture that warns about the dangers of debt and plainly instructs us to avoid borrowing. Before you can free yourself from debt, it’s helpful to have a Biblical understanding of debt –... Read more
What a great start to 2011! Faith and Finance is growing and I’m humbled by the awesome support from all you great readers! Faith and Finance Stats Here’s a snapshot of the stats for January: Total Visitors Increased By 46%! Subscribers Increased By 127%! Pageviews Increased By 37%! January 2011 Blog Stats Popular Posts in January Back To The Basics: Income The Balance Between Faith and Planning Ahead Is The Iraqi Dinar A Good Investment? 4 Overlooked Opportunities of The... Read more
What Does The Bible Say About Budgeting? Now that we’ve covered what the Bible says about income and savings, let’s take a look at what it says about budgeting. From the Old Testament to the New Testament, the scriptures repeat the wisdom about planning ahead and budgeting our resources so that we can live a blessed life. We Budget Because It’s Wise Proverbs 27:23-27 23 Know the state of your flocks, and put your heart into caring for your herds, 24... Read more
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