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Will You Inherit the Kingdom of Heaven?
There's a real danger in Christianity today to believe that all it takes to be saved and enter the kingdom of heaven is to say a prayer. Don't get me wrong! The prayer of confession is absolutely necessary. But, the scripture says explicitly, "If you declare with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord" and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. (Romans 10:9)
The 2 Most Important Components of Managing Money Well
The start of a new year is always a great motivator to improve your finances. It's one of the top goals for Americans each year and a worthy one considering the state of our economy, a looming recession, and the growing uncertainty of the future. Regardless of where you find yourself financially, these two components will ensure you succeed in managing your money well.
How to Improve Your Finances: 4 Practical Steps for Biblical Financial Stewardship
Want to improve your finances? Discover four practical, biblical stewardship steps to create a budget, pay off debt, increase income, and save for the future.
4 Steps To Being A Successful Saver
Do you have a difficult time saving money? Do you find yourself constantly having to rob your saving account to get through an emergency? You're not alone. The personal saving rate over the past few months has taken a nose-dive. Inflation has been a big factor, but it's hardly the reason for Americans’ historical lack of savings.
How to Enjoy Christmas Without Going Into Debt: 4 Biblical Holiday Spending Tips
Christmas does not have to lead to debt and financial stress. Discover four practical, biblical ways to spend wisely, give generously, and keep your joy this holiday season.
Ending the Year With Gratitude: Finding Contentment in God’s Faithfulness
As the year comes to a close, pause to reflect on God’s faithfulness. Discover how gratitude can bring contentment, perspective, and hope in every season.
Why Young Adults Feel Financially Behind and How to Move Forward With Wisdom
Many Millennials and Gen Z adults feel financially behind. Learn how biblical stewardship can help you move forward with wisdom, diligence, and hope.
Tax-Smart Giving for Churches: How to Help Donors Give More Strategically
Learn how churches can educate donors about tax-smart giving, including donor-advised funds, IRA charitable distributions, and gifts of appreciated stock.
Loveless Giving
If you’ve been a Christian for a minute, you’ve been exposed to messages on giving to the church or requests to give to a capital campaign. There’s nothing wrong with messages on giving or fundraising for worthwhile ministry projects. The danger comes when giving is portrayed and communicated as a duty we Christians have to perform instead of a loving response to a God who’s been extravagantly generous to us.
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