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Biblical Thoughts On Finance

Twenty Christians Who Have Changed Our World

by joeplemon on August 27, 2010

in Biblical Thoughts On Finance,Career,Self Improvement

We all dream of being financially solvent. Right? But deep inside we all know that there is more to life than relief from financial stress. I believe that all of us want our lives to count for something – to make a difference in the world we live in. Therefore, I am sharing this “honor roll” of Christians who, over the centuries, have done just that: change their world. Hopefully you will be inspired to do likewise. [click to continue…]

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Does the Bible Teach Communism?

by joeplemon on August 20, 2010

in Biblical Thoughts On Finance,Economy

I recently read a column on Biblical Communism by Austin Cline, a Regional Director for the Council for Secular Humanism. Admittedly, Cline seems to make a good case that the early Christians practiced communism, but a deeper look at his claim will unearth some holes in it. [click to continue…]

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Why We Say “No” to Co-signing and Making Loans

August 13, 2010

I recently shared a real life story of how creating a “no” policy before you need it can not only give you clarity and grace in saying no, but can help avoid awkwardness when trying to find the right words for your no. In this case, we enacted our “no” policy to co-signing, but we [...]

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“No” is a Great Word. Five Biblical Reasons For Using It

August 6, 2010

How do you handle these situations? Your best friend lives from one financial crisis to another. She asks you to loan her some money for groceries “just until payday”. Your 18 year old nephew who works sporadically and has never saved a penny begs you to co-sign a loan so he can buy his very [...]

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Go Ahead and Follow Your Heart. God Wants You To.

July 23, 2010

“A man’s heart reflects the man.” Proverbs 27:19 (NIV) What does the bible mean when it refers to your heart? Pastor Rick Warren defines it thusly, “the bundle of desires, hopes, interests, ambitions, dreams and affections that you have.

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Bible Financial Experts

July 16, 2010

While many people today limit their reading to such financial experts as Bill Gates and Warren Buffet, the Bible tells us of Top Financial Experts from some of the richest dynasties in history. Each of these men, all from humble beginnings, were placed in positions to control the entire financial structures of their respective nations. [...]

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Settling an Insurance Claim After an Accident – Struggling with Guilt, Doubt and Greed

July 14, 2010

Our normal anxieties in dealing with insurance companies are based on the concern that we won’t be sufficiently compensated. However, not everyone fits this mold.  This post is based on an email from one of my clients (I will call her Carol) who, because she had been injured in an auto accident, is in the [...]

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Four Lessons From Some Wealthy Beggars

July 9, 2010

You see the man staggering down the sidewalk. He stumbles, falls, gets up and meanders haphazardly before falling over the curb into the street. As you extend a helping hand you realize that he is nearly naked, his tattered clothing leaving little to the imagination.  Turning your head, you say, “Grab my hand and I [...]

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When Dreams Die

July 2, 2010

We don’t want you in the dark, friends, about how hard it was when all this came down on us in Asia province. It was so bad we didn’t think we were going to make it. We felt like we’d been sent to death row, that it was all over for us. As it turned [...]

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The Envelope Story: A Reminder of Hope

June 25, 2010

Janice and I have a framed envelope hanging in our house. This envelope is unassuming; it has no return address, no first name, a misspelled last name, and 88 cents postage due. Yet it is a vivid reminder of God’s answers to prayer.

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Why Following Christ = Better Money Management

June 18, 2010

Jesus never sugar coated his message – rather than inviting any and all to follow him, he consistently spurned those who weren’t willing to lay their very lives on the line. Because following Jesus meant embarking on a life of sacrifice and suffering, there was no place for half – hearted commitments. It had to [...]

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Which Comes First: Earning or Saving?

May 28, 2010

Free Money Finance’s recent post, The Seven Pillars of Financial Success:  Pillar 1: Spend Less Than You Earn emphasizes the absolute priority we must give to this principle in order to prosper financially. Based on Proverbs 21:20, “In the house of the wise are stores of choice food and oil, but a foolish man devours [...]

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