Category: Bible Verses
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Navigating from 529 to Roth IRA for Your Child’s Future
As a devoted financial steward and a responsible Christian father, shaping your child’s educational journey is a powerful expression of honoring Proverbs 13:22: “A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children.” Investing in your child’s education is an invaluable gift that goes beyond money inheritance. The conventional 529 college plan serves as a…
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Breaking Free From the Paycheck to Paycheck Cycle
Are you tired of living paycheck to paycheck? Does it feel like an endless struggle with no light at the end of the tunnel? Absorb, reflect, and take these concrete steps to transform your lifestyle, beginning to save and invest for your future. None of the steps below are easy, and they require hard work,…
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Idleness is the Enemy of the Soul
St. Benedict of Nursia, a renowned Christian monk and the founder of the Benedictine Order, once said, “Idleness is the enemy of the soul.” These words of wisdom have echoed through the centuries, reminding us of the dangers of wasting our precious time and energy on frivolous pursuits. St. Benedict’s message is a call to…
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Protect Your Family With Term Insurance
In the Bible, there is a powerful passage in Proverbs 13:22 that says, “A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children.” Leaving an inheritance just for your children alone is a challenging task, but an important responsibility as a father. However, when you are a young family just getting started, it can be…
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Seeking Counsel
This past week I had a conversation with a father who a year ago was enthusiastic about investing in the stock market but now has quit on investing because of losses he accrued. Unfortunately, he started investing at the height of 2021 and then sold during the lows of 2022. Perhaps he would have been…
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The Importance of Contentment
In Philippians 4, the apostle Paul sets a powerful example for us as he writes, “I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty.” By emphasizing the importance of contentment, we guide our children to understand that…
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What is Your Net Worth?
One way we often measure people is by their net worth. We can even ascribe a higher value to a person by how much they own. However, we need to remember this beautiful verse from Luke 12:6: “Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than…
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The Best Career Advice
Recently, I came across a post about the best career advice someone received and it focused on the following two concepts: Earning and/or Learning. Essentially, your job either pays you well enough to ensure a comfortable working environment and lifestyle, or it serves as a stepping stone towards a future position where you can continuously…
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The Power Habit: Championing Proverbs 27:23 for Lasting Prosperity
Proverbs 27:23 Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds; for riches do not endure forever, and a crown is not secure for all generations. Proverbs 27:23 urges us to be diligent in managing our finances, as riches are fleeting and financial security requires careful attention. Unfortunately, the average…
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