Finances

I can’t help but think about what an impulsive shopper I am. It’s that momentary thrill of the impulse purchase, the destroyer of budgets.

Behavior change isn’t the only key to taking control of your money. You need a change in mindset, too.

"This year I’ve decided to get serious about getting out of debt. What are some tangible ways I can make real progress?"

What's the difference between paying with debit and credit? It's all plastic, right? Matt Bell explains the difference.

Here are a few suggestions on how to make the best of the circumstances while still preserving relational and financial balance.

Most people know what to expect at a Black Friday sale. For those looking to avoid the usual frenzy, here are ten things to do on Black Friday besides shop.

Seek God in your brokenness and find riches that go beyond money, enriching your soul even if your bank account runs low.

While this may seem obvious to you, it is a surprise to many people when they realize that God is generous.

When you finally decide to get out of debt, it’s easy to be intimidated by the huge goal you’ve presented for yourself.

What does freedom mean to you? Making the most money you can, or spending time with your loved ones?

Sometimes being generous calls for more than a compassionate heart and kind word; sometimes it requires you to dig into your pockets and put some money on the table.

We are blessed to be a blessing. When we don't have anything, we can't give anything. It takes money to move the Kingdom forward. The "why" is important.

There are lots of easy, creative ways to cut back and get by with less.

It’s hard enough to create financial stability when we’re on the same page, but what happens when our philosophies concerning finances are completely different?

Wouldn’t it be nice if having a relationship with God meant never having to worry or stress about money again? 

Actually, that’s possible. But not because God fills our bank account with money when we surrender our lives to Him. Like with every aspect of our lives, God wants a relationship with us in which we are dependent on Him, and trusting Him with all that we have. He wants us to keep Him as our God, not what we have or what we’d like to have