This article is by Fred at One Project Closer. Fred’s blog is home improvement focused, but he also enjoys personal finance from a Christian perspective. I grew up with the benefit of Christian parents who made giving to God’s work a top priority. My mom regularly reminded my siblings and I that all the money […]
More Vs. Less: Which Is Better?
We typically do it instinctively – we think ‘more’ is always the solution. If you are having money troubles, what should you do? Earn more money. If you are feeling depressed, what should you do? Spend more money. If you want to retire happy, what should you do? Save more money. If a product is […]
Wealth And Contentment: Two Peas In A Pod
The pursuit of wealth is one of the greatest illusions of our time. We think we will be wealthy when we come to a place in our lives when we can do whatever we want with money. One might imagine this to be the freedom illustrated by the phrase “financial peace”. Wealth, however, will never […]
Business and Bible Terms: “Gain”
At the end of the day, each of us hopes to have a gain for our endeavors. “Resources or advantage acquired or increased” is how Webster’s defines gain. A gain is simply what we have left over after we have expended ourselves. Businesses will cease to operate if there are not any gains. Each employee […]
Business and Bible Terms: “Cost”
The dollar is a currency. Each and every country of the world has an accepted currency. A currency has no value in and of itself. It only has value as a group if people (1) recognize, and (2) accept its value. For example, I might have $1,000 U.S. But when I am in Papua New […]
Why You Should Beware Of Things Offered For Free
Psychologists tell us that the word “free” sets off a mental trigger. Endorphins are released when you see the word ‘free’. Yet, ‘free’ also makes us immediately skeptical. People say ‘free’ is never free. Free means that you have the opportunity to receive something without cost. The reality is that nothing is free! The only […]
Five Qualities Necessary For Both Financial Fitness and Physical Fitness
Recently, I have been noticing an interesting relationship between what is necessary for physical fitness and for financial fitness. This is not to say that everyone who is physically fit is also financially fit, but those who have overcome weight struggles have the proven skills necessary to manage their finances. Also, those who manage their finances […]
Ten Ways To Be Sure Helping Is Helping
“He who is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward him for what he has done”. Proverbs 19:17 “He who gives to the poor will lack nothing, but he who closes his eyes to them receives many curses”. Proverbs 28:27 “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for […]
Ten Ways To Improve Financial Intimacy In Marriage
“Money related issues in marriage can draw a husband and wife closer together.” Following this phrase a laugh typically ensues. People think someone is obviously trying to humor them by speaking such ridiculous words. Money brings about intimacy in marriage? I want to plead with you to accept this premise – all married couples have […]
Personal Finance Bible Verse Of The Day: God Loves A Cheerful Giver
Let each one do just as he has resolved in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7 This verse in 2 Corinthians tells us that God loves a cheerful giver. God wants us to give to our church, and to others freely so that we might […]
Personal Finance Bible Verse Of The Day: Not Paying Your Debts
It is better that you should not vow than that you should vow and not pay – Ecclesiastes 5:5 In this day and age it seems to have become more and more common for people to live above their means, and to use credit and debt to increase their lifestyle. Instead of saving up for […]
Personal Finance Bible Verse Of The Day: More Blessed To Give
I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ Acts 20:35 Giving of ourselves, our time and our money is a great way to change the lives of others, and for us […]
Personal Finance Bible Verse Of The Day: Fools Spend
The wise have wealth and luxury, but fools spend whatever they get. Proverbs 21:20 The verse is short and sweet – but gets right to the heart of the matter. Those who are wise with their money, plan ahead and save for a rainy day will have wealth and luxury. Those who are foolish spend […]
Personal Finance Bible Verse Of The Day: Integrity
Having integrity in your financial life and otherwise is an important component of having success. Without integrity riches mean very little.
