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Handle Your Money the Way Jesus Would

I get some very touching questions from godly people who are trying to understand how to balance their money and material possessions. Questions...

Handle Your Money the Way Jesus Would

Stop Arguing and Start Agreeing about Money

Studies show that the top reason couples argue is disagreement about money. If your marriage is one of the many filled with tension over financial...

Stop Arguing and Start Agreeing about Money

Is Christian Education Worth the Cost?

How much is too much in terms of annual tuition for a Christian education -- $5,000, $10,000, or more? Study's show what parents can realistically...

Is Christian Education Worth the Cost?

Avoid the "Budget-Busters" that Kill Us Financially

An effective family budget is the single best way to prevent financial downfall. But when implementing a new budget, there's always some trial and...

Avoid the "Budget-Busters" that Kill Us Financially

Five Keys to Developing a Successful Budget

Your budget is the lumberjack that’ll show you how to get out of the forest of debt. It’s also the map that will guide you to future financial...

Five Keys to Developing a Successful Budget

Why We Hate Budgeting - But Shouldn't

If budgets are so good for our financial health, than why do we avoid them? There are about as many reasons for not budgeting as there are people...

Why We Hate Budgeting - But Shouldn't

Consumers Unwise to Use Home Equity Loans to Handle Debt

A Christian radio host, financial expert and consumer advisor is warning against the false spendable income Americans have created for themselves...

Consumers Unwise to Use Home Equity Loans to Handle Debt

Be "Shrewd as a Serpent" When Making Important Purchases

As a young man, financial expert Steve Diggs found himself working as a car salesman to accommodate his new marriage. Here, he shares some of the...

Be "Shrewd as a Serpent" When Making Important Purchases

Does Your Work Really Matter?

The question of whether or not we are or even can make a difference in this world plagues most of us. No doubt thoughtful Christians wonder just...

Does Your Work Really Matter?

Financial Preparedness an Element of Christian Stewardship

The co-founder and CEO of a financial stewardship ministry is pointing to last year's Hurricane Katrina as at least one example of why Christians...

Financial Preparedness an Element of Christian Stewardship

Want to Get Rid of Greed?

We don’t have to pray for it. We don’t have to strive to accomplish it. Focusing on Christ naturally results in a lifestyle of greater...

Want to Get Rid of Greed?

Frugal Living: Ways to Cut Heating Costs

Whether you heat your home with oil, propane or natural gas—brace yourself. Your heating bill is going to be 30 to 70 percent higher than last...

Frugal Living: Ways to Cut Heating Costs

My Job, My Calling: Can They Be The Same?

Is work just something we have to do to get to the weekend, or can it be a true expression of what God has called us to do? Or do the rest of us...

My Job, My Calling: Can They Be The Same?

Attorney on New Law: The Gov't Giveth, the Gov't Taketh Away

An attorney with a Christian legal group says last week's ruling by the Supreme Court allowing cities to seize property for private development...

Attorney on New Law: The Gov't Giveth, the Gov't Taketh Away

Financial Planning from a Biblical Perspective

God has a plan for your life and your finances as well. Let's go over a few important considerations that you will need to take into account in...

Financial Planning from a Biblical Perspective