Finances Update Archives

Is it a sin to purchase a lottery ticket? Dr. Roger tackles the subject of gambling.

Though the law requiring the Israelites to give ten percent of their income is a good place to start, it seems that when a specific amount doesn’t...

While this may seem obvious to you, it is a surprise to many people when they realize that God is generous.

Want to spruce up your home but can't afford a total makeover? Here are a few easy ideas for decorating on a budget.

God made us so that when we love Him and others, especially with the unconditional love Jesus taught and modeled, it develops a bond of connection...

Take a proactive stance with fiances. This begins with an awareness of spending habits so you can adjust according to your income level.

If you’re a spender who married a saver, you CAN learn how to decrease the amount of conflict and increase trust between you.

Paying off an insurmountable amount of debt did not begin with a plan, a budget, or even an agreement. Instead, our journey to financial freedom...

The most fundamental lesson any child can learn about finances—even more important than saving—is the lesson of giving.

For Jews living in Jerusalem and the surrounding regions during the first century, paying taxes to the Roman Empire was understandably a source of...

Christian couples should be able to talk about anything together, yet many couples still do not feel comfortable talking about their finances…...

Sitting Bull, the great Sioux chief, once said of the white man, “The love of possessions is a disease in them.”

Sometimes, the root cause of unhappiness is an issue of contentment. How will you help your teens battle discontentment?

When you finally decide to get out of debt, it’s easy to be intimidated by the huge goal you’ve presented for yourself.

Have you ever thought about your financial DNA? What's unique to you, vs. what you inherited from your family?