Finances Update

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  Should You Tell Your Children about Your Financial Struggles? Hearing my mother be vulnerable with me about the state of our finances was comforting. I couldn't do anything to change the situation. However, I'm glad they were able to share their struggles with me.... Michelle S. Lazurek Mar 08, 2024
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  How to Navigate Giving during Times of Inflation As we find ourselves in the midst of rising prices and lower purchasing power these days, one question of profound spiritual and social importance surfaces: Should the stress of inflation impact our giving... Kile Baker Mar 01, 2024
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  Giving Thanks Leads to Multiplied Blessings It is, of course, good to be thankful once we are through the trial. But when we give thanks in the trial, we will receive the multiplied blessings of courage, strength, and peace beyond human understanding. Karen Del Tatto Mar 01, 2024
• 7 Ways Having a Budget Glorifies God Budgeting harnesses our tendency to overspend and allows us to measure areas in which we're spending too much or too little. By keeping a budget, we learn restraint and, in essence, self-control. Michelle S. Lazurek Mar 01, 2024
• Do I Really Need to Tithe to the Church? There is no room in the New Testament for a dismissive view of the local church. It requires intentional gathering and going. Our funds (which are ultimately God’s funds) should be given for the promotion of... Aaron Menikoff Feb 23, 2024
• How Does God Want Me to Spend My Money?  Instead of spending our money on things that can lead us to financial ruin, we need to spend our money on the things that matter. Tithing, our families, making sure our bills are paid, getting out of... Carrie Lowrance Feb 23, 2024
• Why You Should Teach Your Kids about Money and Generosity Instill in your kids these important values that go beyond the green bills. It's about teaching them to navigate the currency of compassion, the treasure of gratitude, and the richness of generosity. Emmanuel Abimbola Feb 16, 2024
• 4 Signs Money Is an Idol When we financially struggle, it's easy for money to consume our hearts, allowing fear and frustration to grow. When financially comfortable, it's easy to lean on money as the (false) sense of our joy. Vivian Bricker Feb 16, 2024
• How to Teach Your Kids to Tithe The most important thing you can do is to be an example to your children. How can we expect them to give freely if they don't see you giving? Just as we are to be Christ's example in every area of our... Michelle S. Lazurek Feb 16, 2024
• 4 Ways to Make the Most of Your Tax Refund Whether you embrace the chance to claim a few extra dollars, or hide under a rock to avoid the process altogether, it’s inevitable. Steve Smith Feb 09, 2024
• 3 Reasons Christians Shouldn't Gamble "Gambling" is a common term when it comes to sports. Whether individuals are betting on the Super Bowl, horse races, or a college basketball game, there are many concerns that come to mind. Gambling can... Vivian Bricker Feb 09, 2024
• 5 Impactful Christian Charities You Can Trust with Your Money Want to make a real difference but short on time?While God does call some Christians to share the Gospel through overseas mission work, for many of us, our jobs, families, and other obligations can often... Brittany Ann Feb 09, 2024