Last spring I heard a talk by Pastor Mark Schatzman on the parable of the talents from Matthew 25:14-30. He looked at it what a faithful steward is in terms of risk. The first two stewards 'traded up' and were rewarded. Jesus declared them 'good and faithful.' But the third didn’t risks and not only …
This is your brain on generosity*
It’s what researchers call a “cross-cultural universal.” That means – no matter where you live, what your income, age, your culture, or even your politics – generous people are, in general, healthier and happier. The mechanisms for it are built into our brains! Generous givers of time and money suffer less from stress and depression, have better …
The Gospel Patrons Behind The Most Watched Film In History
by John Rinehart* “After weeks of contacting studios in Hollywood, New York and London, we were nowhere. Every door we pushed trying to raise the production funds turned out to be closed and barred. Without the money, the film would never become a reality. There seemed only one remaining possibility.” The year was 1979 and …
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The Happiest Uses of Money*
By Joseph Slife * June 26, 2024 <Listen> The Greek philosopher Aristotle, writing more than 2,000 years ago about the search for happiness, noted that wealth “is not the good we are seeking.” Having money is “useful,” he said, but it is “for the sake of something else.” Indeed, the correlation between greater wealth and greater happiness is …
Managing the Most Important Risks*
*By Matt Bell originally post June 19, 2024, on Sound Mind Investing's weekly e-newsletter. <LISTEN> Wise investing depends heavily on risk management. That’s what asset allocation is all about. And it’s what using an objective, rules-based strategy is all about since it reduces the likelihood of letting fear get the best of you. But risk management …
The Gospel Patron Behind Cru*
Art DeMoss was a teenager when he started gambling, first with cards innocently, then horses, dice, roulette, baseball and football games, and even elections. He loved the game of chance. He loved the possibility of winning big and making easy money. Art thought Las Vegas was heaven.Before he graduated high school he left home to …
10 ways to become a global Christian*
*Eternal Perspective Ministries May 7, 2024 It might come as a surprise to some that if you search the Bible for the words “mission” or “missionary,” you won’t find much. To understand the role of believers in reaching the world, you have to dig a little deeper, but it’s worth the effort. When you get …
Teaching Your Kids to Be Generous by Ron Blue*
What are some everyday habits that families can do together to teach and model generosity? Ron Blue shares his personal experience as a father and grandfather. To watch, click on the image of Ron Blue to the right. In a three-minute video, Ron shares three valuable ideas for parents to consider. Whether your a parent, …
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Does God care where we give?*
by David Wills e tend to give in areas of personal passion or to places we care about. But is it possible we have this a bit backward? Isn’t it important to put God at the center of the equation and see what he thinks? How do you decide where to give? And how do we …
7 questions you can ask God about giving*
by Randy Alcorn What if you could ask God any question you wanted about money and get an answer? The truth is, you won’t know until you try. Start with these seven questions, and see where God leads you from there. The Bible is full of teachings about money, because money tends to wrestle for …
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