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…
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A Faithful Framework for Goal Setting in 2026 As the calendar turns from December to January, we’re often flooded with talk of resolutions, goal setting, and “new year, new you” energy. But here at John Moore Associates, we find this season to be more than just a chance to set new goals; it’s an invitation…
Read More2025 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…
Read MoreBeyond Retirement: A Biblical Perspective for a Modern Age
A client recently told me, “I thought retirement would be the reward after a life of hard work. But instead of feeling free, I feel lost.” This honest reflection isn’t uncommon. Hard-working people often dream of retirement only to feel purposeless at the end of their working years. For many, the concept of retirement has…
Read MoreDoes 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…
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