Finances Update Archives

What the Bible does not do is condemn wealth. What the Bible condemns is the love of money, in other words, putting money first and foremost in our...

There are all kinds of ways to save money while maintaining our Christian values. By applying the ideas above, we can save money, help others, and...

In the end, you're going to need to be willing to give one for the team. Both of you will need to. You'll need to give up things that hurt to give...

My “just in case” items are a symptom of a excess. I have more than I need, while others have less than they can survive on.

Greed, “a selfish and excessive desire for more of something than is needed” (Merriam-Webster), can creep in the back door of our hearts and...

The temporary pleasure I received for buying something special for myself was not as good as the long-term feeling I felt being able to sleep at...

You don’t have to tithe. God isn’t a tax collector, nor does He demand your obedience. God loves you so much He gives you the choice. But why...

The amounts in this story matter, not because of the exact numbers but because of the willingness and joy associated with giving great amounts back...

Here are a few suggestions on how to make the best of the circumstances while still preserving relational and financial balance.

This is how sin enters — when wealth becomes a person’s treasure and when riches become the idol one worships and act as if there is never enough....

I was trying to figure it out on my own and naturally felt crushed by the burden of my inadequacies and limitations. So, I repented thinking it all...

The Bible provides plenty of good reasons to give freely and frequently, so why does that deep-rooted fear still lurk, stopping us from being as...

To develop a healthy, biblical relationship with money, we must build on this truth: God owns us and everything we have.

Whether it was Roman-era coinage or today's dollars and cents - no matter the currency - Jesus had plenty to say about money.

In Luke 12:15, Jesus warned us to be wary of every form of greed. So that must mean it can come in a variety of flavors. Still, it’s...