A question came in awhile back from a reader who asked the following: “Should we embark on a project without first counting the total costs and later believing that God will provide?”
Christian Finances
Should You Tithe With a Credit Card?
My wife and I use a credit card to pay for our tithe and I’d like to address the issue of churches accepting tithe from credit cards. Is it something they should be doing? Also, should you pay your tithe with a credit card? Here are a few points to consider.
Reminder: It Is More Blessed to Give Than Receive
Philippians has always been one of my favorite books of the Bible and I have always had a particular fondness towards the 4th chapter. It is one of the most joyous books in the Bible and even though we might expect that it was written during wonderfully joyous circumstances, it was actually written while Paul was in prison…
Why Geese Honk and Lessons We Can Learn From Them
I recently found a really interesting article that talks a little about the natural tendencies of geese to help each other out when in flight formation, and how that kind of support plays a large role in our finances…
7 Tips To Ask Your Boss for a Pay Raise
A few years ago I was working at a job which I loved, but which paid less than what I considered the market rate for my experience and expertise. I therefore decided to ask my boss for a raise…
How to Give God’s Way
Some people love this season of giving; some endure it and others just wish it would go away. Whichever camp you fall in, I believe that giving God’s way will bump up the quality of your holidays…
Words of Encouragement For Tough Times:
As America experiences foreclosures galore, coupled with extended periods of high unemployment and ever increasing bankruptcies, our individual and corporate challenge is this: “How do you handle tough times?” The above quiz is only a snippet of how, throughout history, trials have catapulted people into greatness…
6 Retirement Planning Tips For Middle-Aged Procrastinators
My 56 year old friend Colin (fictitious name), recently told me that he plans to retire at age 65 and then kick back and do what he wants. His retirement will include traveling when and where he (and his wife) choose, driving his vehicle of choice and pretty much living the good life…
