Tag: Proverbs
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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,…
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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 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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As Iron Sharpens Iron
Proverbs 27:17 As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another This is a very familiar verse, but I want to focus on sharpening our skills specifically in the realm of finances. By building a community of like-minded Christian fathers who are passionate about financial growth, we can create an environment where we can all…
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Foolproof Strategy to Timing the Stock Market
Proverbs 27:1 – Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring. Many individuals find themselves in a predicament when it comes to investing their hard-earned money. They have funds in their brokerage accounts, ready to be invested, but the fear of market timing holds them back. The worry…
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The Power of Hard Work
Proverbs 14:23 – All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty. In the book of Genesis, it is clearly stated that God placed Adam on earth not only to enjoy His creation but also to work and tend to the garden. This simple directive from the beginning of time carries…