“[God] gives food to those who trust him; he never forgets his promises” (Psalm 111:5 TLB). As kids, we often go to a parent when we have a need for money. If you did that as a kid, you probably didn’t wonder where your mom or dad would find the money. You just knew it was... Continue Reading →

“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much” (Luke 16:10 NIV). Are you using your money in such a way that God says, “I want to give that person more”? Are you using your time that way? How... Continue Reading →

Each of us will give an account of ourselves to God” (Romans 14:12 NIV). One day there’s going to be an audit on your life. On that day, you will have to answer for not only how you spent your money but also how you used everything God gave you. What did you do with what... Continue Reading →

“I tell you, use worldly wealth to gain friends for yourselves, so that when it is gone, you will be welcomed into eternal dwellings” (Luke 16:9 NIV). The best use of your money is helping people get into heaven. Jesus says, “I tell you, use worldly wealth to gain friends for yourselves, so that when it is gone,... Continue Reading →

“Once there was a rich man who had a manager to take care of his business” (Luke 16:1 NCV). You don’t really own anything. What you think you own is really on loan. You didn’t own it before you were born. You’re not going to own it after you die. It all belongs to God, and... Continue Reading →

Plan carefully and you will have plenty; if you act too quickly, you will never have enough” (Proverbs 21:5 GNT). To become financially responsible and experience God’s blessing in this area, you must recognize God as your provider, give the first 10 percent of your income back to him, keep good records, save for the future,... Continue Reading →

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 27:23-24 NIV). You can’t deal with reality unless you are aware of reality—and the truth is, we all sometimes ignore what’s going on with our... Continue Reading →

“Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did” (1 John 2:6 NIV). The starting point for developing the character of Jesus is to care about what God cares about.For instance, God cares about the world, so we should care about the world. The Bible says, “For God so loved the world, that he gave... Continue Reading →

We refuse to wear masks and play games. We don’t maneuver and manipulate behind the scenes. And we don’t twist God’s Word to suit ourselves. Rather, we keep everything we do and say out in the open, the whole truth on display, so that those who want to can see and judge for themselves in... Continue Reading →

“People who promise things they never give are like clouds and wind that bring no rain” (Proverbs 25:14 GNT). The Bible says people who don’t follow through on their commitments are like clouds that never produce the benefit of rain. If you’re a person of integrity, you keep your word. When you say you’ll do something,... Continue Reading →