Biblical Thoughts On Finance

Financial Vision

“Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, But happy is he who keeps the law.” – Proverbs 29:18 NASB This scripture is commonly used as a challenge to set goals and cast vision — it simply means that without some sort of revelation or vision, people run wild, doing what they want to [...]

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The Wealthy Entrepreneur and The Destitute Widow: Which do you most admire?

Although Jesus spoke often about money, we often delegate those teachings to a long ago time in the Mid-East instead of applying them to life here and now.  It seems that many of us have allowed our 21st century American values distort Jesus’ teachings.  How about you?  I challenge you to read of fictional Jim [...]

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Dealing With Criticism: A Biblical Approach

When was the last time someone shared his or her criticism with you about something you were doing?  Was it constructive or negative?  Did you take offense or embrace the advice? The Bible gives us some insights on handling criticism, so the next time you’re approached by a critic, consider what these scriptures say.

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Snowing Money Unveils Character Flaws

Did you read about the money which was fluttering through the air recently on Interstate 270 in Maryland?  Two plastic bags containing about $5,700 in bills and coins fell from an armored truck and seemed fair game for motorists.  In fact, according to one witness, about 30 cars pulled over and began grabbing handfuls of [...]

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Let Me Tell You About My Great Wealth

I realize that writing about my great wealth smells of braggadocio, but hear me out: I take no credit because my role has always seemed more passive than active.  This wealth, you may have guessed, is of a nature which transcends any monetary standard.  Based on the following three criteria, my net worth is at [...]

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The Bread Is God’s

You’ve heard of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, right? Since his biography came out, everyone is a Bonhoeffer fan. And why shouldn’t they be? He stood against Hitler (the only man everyone agrees deserves to go to Hell) and eventually died fighting the Nazis and spreading the Gospel of Christ. He’s a cool dude, and his biography is [...]

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The Rich Church Who Made Jesus Want to Puke

Anyone who thinks the bible is boring simply hasn’t read it.  For example, Revelation 3:15-19 tells of a group of Christians who made Jesus sick to his stomach.  Why were they so repulsive?

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Coincidence or Providence?

Although I am NOT a “name it and claim it” Christian, I believe God is actively at work in my life.  I also believe that Jesus’ words, “… give and it will be given to you” are still applicable today.  Where am I going with this?  I recently experienced an amazing convergence of two seemingly [...]

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Nine Practical Ways to Love God More Than Money

I write this post as much to myself as to you: I fully realize how money will persistently and insidiously seek to capture a bigger and bigger portion of my heart and my life.  I also know this: drifting through life doesn’t work because I seldom drift closer to God. Perhaps this is why Jesus [...]

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