What would you do if you won a million dollars? I’d buy a small house and then hop on the first flight to Australia to meet my nephew.  I’d travel, I’d give some away.  I would buy more books.  I would probably splurge on a really, really nice necklace. When we think about money we [...]

“Someone in the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me.” But He said to him, “Man, who appointed Me a judge or arbitrator over you?” Then He said to them, “Beware, and be on your guard against every form of greed; for not even when one has [...]

“…Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” (Luke 12:15) In these days of economic slowdowns and job layoffs, it’s good to remember the value God places on “money.” The poorest person in the world isn’t one who’s gone bankrupt.? [...]

“He who is faithful in a very little thing is faithful also in much; and he who is unrighteous in a very little thing is unrighteous also in much. Therefore if you have not been faithful in the use of unrighteous wealth, who will entrust the true riches to you? And if you have not [...]

Do you have concerns about money matters? If you need help, contact an online mentor. If you would like us to pray with you, please contact us for prayer. Please open your Bible and read Mark 12:41-44 Do you ever feel anxious when the collection plate comes around? Paul somewhat surprisingly tells us that “You [...]

By Darren Hewer Also available as a podcast Are you struggling with financial difficulties? Pray for guidance and wisdom with an email mentor. Please open your Bible and read Mark 12:41-44. Do you ever feel anxious when the collection plate comes around? Paul somewhat surprisingly tells us that “You must each make up your own [...]

Do you trust God to provide? “41 Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. 42 But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a few cents. 43 Calling [...]

Open your bible and read: Luke 12:13-21 There is a deception prevailing today, one so powerful it makes people risk their families, their health and their integrity. The deception is that success is defined by our material wealth. Many of us decide we are a failure without it. And with it, we somehow believe we [...]

As my family sat down for dinner, I lit the first candle on our advent wreath. My young children, Lauren and Jared, smiled with Christmas anticipation, but I lacked the energy to smile back. Memories of past Christmases haunted me. My six-figure income had purchased material happiness, something I thought we needed and deserved. My [...]

What is the basis of a truly happy marriage? Romance? Communication? True love? It certainly isn’t money, right? Most people would agree that money isn’t what makes a good marriage but, according to marriage counselors, it is certainly a big factor in making a bad one. The British relationship counseling service Relate found, in a [...]