Author Archives: briansauder

In previous blogs we discussed the need for us to be fully convinced that God wants us to prosper financially. If we are convinced of this, then we will have the godly desire that will drive us to change and … Continue reading →

For us to prosper we have to understand that investing is a good and godly thing. A lot of Christians think that the parable of the talents is about spiritual gifts. We are confused by the term “talent” which, as … Continue reading →

“…when the Native Americans sold Manhattan Island, New York City, to Peter Minuit of the Dutch West India Company for $24 in beads and trinkets, they did not get a bad deal. If they had invested that money at an … Continue reading →

You might recall that the spirit of poverty leaves you feeling like your finances are out of control. The money comes in and goes out without you having control of it. Here are some risky, beginner suggestions to help you … Continue reading →

I have my own story about Wall Street as well. In my mind Wall Street was this big imposing financial mountain that was too big for anyone normal like me to climb. I have heard many times the comparison of … Continue reading →

I was recently stirred by reading about the history of Wall Street in the book Becoming a Millionaire God’s Way by C. Thomas Anderson. What struck me was that the original folks who started to trade on Wall Street were just normal … Continue reading →

In the wake of the September 11, 2001 terrorist bombing and destruction of the World Trade Center in New York City, many people were overcome with fear and intimidation. The magnitude of physical destruction and the sense of violation penetrated … Continue reading →

A pastor friend of mine said the following after he was physically assaulted at a New Year’s Eve celebration, “Christianity is all theory until it is put to the test.” His ability to live out Christianity was put to a … Continue reading →

From history we know that when William Bradford founded the first English colony in America in Jamestown, Virginia; the first couple of years were very tough for the new colony. One reason was because they took a socialistic approach to … Continue reading →

Consider a financial plan for yourself. It is important to remember you are not competing against anyone else or trying to get ahead of your neighbors. This is not a race! That would be a wrong motivation. This is between … Continue reading →