Christian Financial Advice and Biblical Stewardship

For some of us, instead of focusing on getting out of debt, we need to first give more serious thought to becoming organized. Does that sound crazy, almost laughable? Before you start laughing too hard, look at these examples and see if you can relate...

As I write this, unemployment is at about seven percent and we’re being told that it may rise to nine percent or higher...

Soaring costs will still send our heating bills through the roof. Learn these easy ways to keep your heating costs down, and you'll be warm and snug until spring...

Close your eyes and picture a life without any debt: no mortgage payments, credit card bills or auto loans. In today's shaky job market, the image holds particular appeal...

How do we trust God when we're facing pay cuts, layoffs, rising bills, and declining home values?

While the giver finds giving gift cards easy, some recipients don’t like them because they can be a real pain. Let me share a few things to consider before selecting a gift card this season...

Throughout history there have been extraordinary events in which the Christian community has stood in stark contrast to the world, offering hope and pointing to the truth of a providential God. Such a time may be upon us and so the question occurs: will we be ready?

Now the holidays are upon us, and we love to celebrate with food. How can we enjoy our traditions, make our family favorites, graciously entertain, and save money on food during this holiday season?

Now is the perfect time to create food gifts from your kitchen—items that you can make now that will hold up perfectly until it’s time to give them as gifts in December...

The good news is you can escape from student debt prison. But first you have to learn everything about the confusing world of student loans...

I get the same basic question a lot, and it comes in several versions: What’s the best way to pay off my mortgage quickly?

I know when I see a bill from my doctor, I'm sure glad I have health insurance. But insurance isn't enough. I firmly believe that if health care costs are ever going to stabilize, it's up to me to do my part to stay healthy...

I must wonder how many other Christians -- far removed theologically from Charismatic prosperity theology -- might have bought into a very different prosperity theology. Do we now think that prosperity is our right?

There are three lessons that might turn this very difficult, economic experience into a fruitful learning and growing opportunity for God’s kids...

In the business world in general and on Wall Street in particular, debt is part of managing money. What is the Christian’s attitude toward debt? And should we be generous in helping people mired in debt?

I don’t claim to be a financial expert or economist; however, economics are not so much the source of this debacle as is a fundamental shift in values, namely, away from the historic Christian virtue of thrift.