Money 101
A Guide to Short-Term Savings Goals
Last month, we explored the importance of finding balance between your goals and priorities-recognizing that financial planning isn’t about choosing one thing at the expense of everything else, but about aligning your resources with what matters most in each season of life. This month, we’re taking a closer look at one specific type of goal:…
Finding Balance in Your Goals and Priorities
Recently, I met with a young couple who had just welcomed their first child. Many families in their position end up overwhelmed by all the new decisions in front of them, financial and otherwise. But these two were in an unusually flexible position: They were already beginning to save for their child’s education, planning ahead…
2025 Economic Recap: What the Numbers Teach Us About Faithful Stewardship
In Genesis, God commands humanity to “work and keep” the garden (Genesis 2:15), a call to cultivate and steward creation. This biblical principle extends beyond farming; it shapes how we approach everything entrusted to us, including money and material resources. With economic headlines often feeling distant or confusing-“interest rates rise,” “inflation slows,” “GDP contracts”-it’s easy…
Does Having Money Make Me a Better (or Worse) Christian?
A few years ago, I surveyed the young adults at my church, expecting to hear the usual money concerns: student loans, budgeting, saving for a first home. But what I didn’t expect were the deeply spiritual and personal questions: Does having a lot of money make me a bad person? Is it selfish to earn…
The “Passive Income” Myth
A few years ago, a client in their twenties told me excitedly: “I’m going to buy a rental property, and then I won’t really ever have to work-just collect checks and continue to buy more rental properties.” That dream is alluring, especially in a culture saturated with quotes like “make money while you sleep” or…