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“It is more blessed to give than it is to receive,” Jesus said. The Apostle Paul quoted these words to the Ephesian elders while reminding them of his own pattern of personal sacrifice on behalf of God’s church (Acts 20:35).
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Today’s post is the third and final post in this series from Jim Newheiser’s new book, Money, Debt, and Finances. What Should You Say When They Ask? When a family member or friend approaches you asking you to cosign or
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There is no aspect of personal finances which poses greater risk to relationships than money matters among family and close friends. Family members who are in need often approach relatives who are better off asking for a loan. A brother
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“Many financial problems, for individuals, corporations and nations, are caused by violating basic principles of biblical wisdom.” So writes Jim Newheiser, biblical counselor and former financial consultant, in his brand new book Money, Debt, and Finances: Critical Questions and Answers.
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As grateful as we should be for the generosity and charitable giving of thousands of Americans on what has annually become known as #GivingTuesday, I am even more thankful for the New Testament pattern of faithfulness taught by the apostles
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Ill-gotten treasures have no lasting value, but righteousness delivers from death. Proverbs 10:2 Many people dream of winning the lottery. In 2016, Americans spent over seventy billion dollars on lotteries alone. Total gambling losses in the United States are estimated
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Having a Meaningful Christmas on a Tight Budget – “The key to celebrating well is to plan early and ignore the world’s take on Christmas. The example we, as parents, set for our children is enormous. Many of my sweetest
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When Should I Buy a New Car? – Thinking of buying a new car? Read this wise and helpful counsel. Should I Give or Get Out of Debt? – Another wise and godly response from Chuck Bentley. 12 Benefits of
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The Attributes of God: Faithful – Lara d’Entremont writes: “Even the most loyal person is still an imperfect human being. But God is perfect in all His ways, including His faithfulness. What can we proclaim, other than God is trustworthy?”
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Laziness Is Profoundly Unchristian – “Christianity, emphatically, does not make men lazy. It makes lazy men, at long last, into serious workers.” Why Does Paul Forbid Women to Preach to Men? – I love Boardies from the ministry of WordBoard.
Continue reading9 Steps to Transform Your Finances – “It’s been said that if you don’t discipline your finances, they’ll discipline you. But, I’ll add that undisciplined spending punishes you.” Parenting Is about Faith – “Parental instruction focuses on the commands of
Continue readingHealth Update from David Powlison – Our dear brother and friend has been greatly used by the Lord to further the convictions of biblical counseling as the compassionate, Christ-centered ministry of the Word. Please read this recent update on his
Continue reading6 Tips for Navigating the New Tax Laws – “Remember, refunds are interest-free loans to the federal government. If you are in the habit of receiving large returns, adjust your withholding (and mindset) to use the monthly increase in pay
Continue readingWhen Abstinence Is Wrong – “The lack of sex in marriage contributes to Satan’s success in some people’s lives.” 7 Better Ways to Use Your Tax Refund – “Receiving a refund check has become a strangely normal piece of financial
Continue readingHow to Recover from Financial Infidelity – A poll found that 2 in 5 Americans admit to lying about or withholding money information from their partner. Another reports that 15 million people have admitted to hiding financial information from their
Continue readingOn Sunday afternoons, I’m leading a 4-week discussion on financial freedom. Last Sunday, our group of about twenty “personal freedom fighters” discussed five of the most common causes of unjustifiable debt. Wrong priorities Idolatry Covetousness Lack of contentment Lack of
Continue readingDebt Snowball vs. Debt Avalanche: What’s the Best Method to Pay Off My Debt? – “There are two main approaches to paying off debt – the debt snowball and debt avalanche methods. These methods are similar and reliable to help
Continue readingGod’s Purposes for Suffering in Ministry, Part 1 – Pat Quinn draws five purposes of God for ministry suffering from 2 Corinthians. Brokenness – Julie Lowe asks, “Does brokenness threaten to discourage or undo you? Does it cause you to
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By God’s grace, I’m a husband, dad, grandpa, and pastor at Cornerstone Community Church in Mayfield Hts, OH. I love Christ because He first loved me.
