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…
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…
Read MoreArizona Tax Credits Offer Tax Savings: 2025 Update
A new year, another chance to trim your tax liability. We first wrote about Arizona’s unique tax credits and the tax savings they can provide in 2022. This program is ongoing. We wanted to remind our Arizona clients of what these taxes are, how they work, and the updated figures and deadlines for the 2025…
Read MoreTime to Be Intentional with Year-End Planning
As the leaves fall and the calendar edges closer to December 31st, many of our clients begin asking the same question: “Is there anything I still need to do before year-end? And do I still have time to get everything done?” The good news is yes—there’s still time to be intentional about your charitable giving,…
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