Tag: Financial Stewardship
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The Power of Connection
I recently had the privilege of connecting with Keyno Hanna (https://keynohanna.podbean.com). I was encouraged by listening to his financial journey and by what God is teaching him. Keyno has a heart for embodying and teaching others on godliness with contentment. We all know that navigating the financial journey can be overwhelming and challenging, especially for Christian fathers striving…
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Cost of Living Reality
Choosing where to lay down your roots is a journey that transcends mere geography; it’s a financial saga that can shape the rest of your life. Where you may have grown up may not be the place you raise your own family. Times change, and the economics of a given region may not be sustainable…
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Who Owns the Pond?
A popular saying is that “If you teach a man to fish, you will feed him for a lifetime.” Yes, teaching others to fish is undoubtedly a noble pursuit, one that aligns with our Christian values of generosity and care for our fellow human beings. However, it’s equally important to reflect on who owns the pond.…
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Fed Up
Are you fed up with your current financial journey and with letting the experts guide your personal financial decisions? In 2007, as the economy started to show signs of strain, Bernanke stated that there was no bubble to burst and that the subprime mortgage issue would not have a significant impact on the overall economy. However, just a…
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Are You Expanding or Maintaining?
As Christian fathers, we are called to be good stewards of our resources, including our finances. In our journey to fulfill this responsibility, it’s essential to evaluate whether we are merely maintaining our financial position or actively expanding. While it may seem daunting, even small steps can set us on a path towards growth. I…
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Finding Contentment and Building Wealth
As Christian fathers, we have a responsibility to guide and teach our children in all aspects of life, including their approach to wealth and contentment. In a world that often equates success with material possessions, it is crucial for us to impart the biblical principles of contentment and stewardship. True wealth, as defined by the…
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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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Maximizing Your Financial Season
As I reflect on the various seasons of my life, I can now clearly see that there were seasons with many financial opportunities and other seasons where there were less. Some years I purposely took jobs with very little pay and other years I was able to earn more. Today, I want to encourage you to maximize…
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Unpredictability of the Stock Market
Proverbs 27:1 – Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring. Despite the perilous news of the war in the Middle East (praying for peace), the bond collapse, and numerous other negative developments, one might expect the stock market to respond with crashes of its own. However, over…
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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,…
Faith, Finance & Fatherhood 