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Financial Fear
In our society, where we enjoy unparalleled wealth and prosperity, it is disheartening to witness how many individuals still harbor fear around financial matters and a reluctance when it comes to releasing their finances to God. As believers, we must recognize that all we possess is ultimately a gift from God, and we are called…
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How to Make a Million Dollars?
Proverbs 13:11 Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it. Discover the power of smart investing! Over the past decade, a popular Total Market Index Fund has delivered an impressive average annualized return of 10.77%. Imagine this: a $10,000 investment ten years ago, coupled with just $1,200 annually ($100/month), has…
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The Invaluable Investment in Education
Education stands as one of the most enduring investments one can make. Growing up, the phrase that continually resonated with me was, “They can never take away your education.” My early years unfolded in a hardworking neighborhood filled with new immigrants striving to make their mark in this remarkable country. My parents, no strangers to…
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Stay Encouraged
As Christian fathers, we may sometimes feel discouraged when faced with financial limitations. Even if you started with little money and resources, take heart knowing that God can use what He has entrusted to you for financial multiplication. Whether you choose to grow your financial position through stocks, real estate, crypto, a small business or…
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Navigating the Frugal Lifestyle Fine Line
I remember being labeled as a cheapskate when I was growing up in East Side San Jose. After a night out with friends we would head out to the local diner, but I really never ordered. I waited till my friends were done with their meals and I would scarf down their leftovers. That definitely…
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Balancing Trust in God & Responsible Stewardship
As Christian fathers, one of the greatest challenges we face is teaching our children to trust God for their provision while also instilling in them the importance of responsible stewardship. It can be a perplexing task to balance the concept of relying on God’s provision with the responsibility to multiply the resources He has entrusted…
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It’s Only 6th Grade Math…
Whenever I bring up the idea of building wealth and understanding finances on paper, I tell people that it isn’t rocket science and all you need is basic elementary math to comprehend how it works. And it all begins with creating a budget. In its simplest form, you add up your inputs (income & assets)…
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How Do You Turn $1 Into $2?
How do you turn $1 into $2? Why was I so confused? It was my fellow Christian Father, GC, who asked this simple question, and I couldn’t come up with an immediate answer. The mental block stemmed from the notion that a solitary dollar couldn’t possibly fuel any investment. I quickly went to my go-to…
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Our Financial Upbringing
As we reflect on our own upbringing, we may recognize that most of us were raised by parents who were exceptional savers but didn’t have much knowledge about investing. Our parents worked tirelessly to provide for our needs, ensuring that we had enough for the present. However, they may not have embraced the concept of…
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Expanding the 8th Level of Charity
Earlier this week, a friend of mine led a devotional session centered on the Eight Levels of Charity by the renowned Jewish philosopher Maimonides, who lived in the 12th century. You can find the eight levels on Wikipedia; they encompass a broad spectrum, ranging from giving money begrudgingly to the highest level of empowering and…
Faith, Finance & Fatherhood 