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My wife and I have always supported missions as a regular part of our budget. This has been our life-style since the first year of our marriage. Even before we were married, as singles we supported missionaries because we had … Continue reading →

  When my son was learning to play the trumpet we needed to purchase him one. If we bought the trumpet outright and paid for it in full, it would cost us $400. However, if we did not have the … Continue reading →

  Could it be that we have more available to us in the area of financial provision than we have asked for? Listen to Paul’s words as he is writing to the Ephesian Christians. “I pray also that the eyes … Continue reading →

Research shows that Christian women are 300% more generous than the average American. This is according to the National Christian Foundation website. In a nationwide study, over 7,300 women shared their opinions about why they give and why they don’t. According to the … Continue reading →

In these posts you have read me referring to the spirit of poverty. I realize that not everyone is familiar with this terminology. Let me give some explanation. I call it a “spirit” and it is demonic but it is usually appears … Continue reading →

Someone recently suggested to me the idea that function can sometimes follow form, though somewhat counter intuitive it is worth examination. In the Wall Street Journal this week (May 21, 2012) is an example of a steel mill in Burns … Continue reading →

C. Thomas Anderson is the founder and senior pastor of The Living Word Bible Church in Mesa, Arizona. He tells the story of a young man from his church who chose not to attend a wealth seminar they were putting … Continue reading →

I have a friend whose sister teaches the third grade. The following was one of her students’ essays about money. I am thankful for all the money we have, all the one, two, five, ten, twenty, fifty, and one hundred … Continue reading →

God loves the whole world but He has an agreement (or contract) with those of us who are Christians. Let me explain by talking about the owner of our local professional sports team. The owner has a general relationship with the fans … Continue reading →

Permit me to introduce a term that many Christians consider to be a selfish, secular term—financial independence. Let’s define “financial independence” as having the resources on hand that will be needed to obey God’s voice. Too many times we have … Continue reading →