Finances Update

Prices are still climbing, paychecks aren’t keeping up, and many Americans feel a recession is already here. What does the Bible say about provision in times like these?

God gives generously to you, and he calls you to give to others in need as his love flows through your life. Here are 28 Bible verses about giving to others, plus 10 creative ways to give.

Never disregard popcorn and a board game, a big quilt to snuggle under, and a book to read together, going for a run, or even checking out a local zipline course. Being creative is half the solution to saving money. Not every inexpensive date needs to be a movie on the couch. There is so much to be explored and experienced, and these types of dates encourage communication and interaction.

By living generously, freely giving from our finances to help others and spread the gospel, we will reap eternal rewards. The Bible teaches that we are stewards of our finances. Let us invest our money wisely for the glory of the Lord.

While the Bible doesn’t specifically contain the word “gambling,” a number of passages urge good financial stewardship and warn against being foolish with money or wasteful/get-rich-quick scenarios.

When we financially struggle, it's easy for money to consume our hearts, allowing fear and frustration to grow. When financially comfortable, it's easy to lean on money as the (false) sense of our joy.

The most unbelieved beatitude in the Bible is: “It is more blessed to give than receive” (Acts 20:35). The giver happier than the getter? Surely some mistake?

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?

Through prayerful giving, we align our hearts with God’s purpose and demonstrate our faith in His provision. To that end, here are five impactful prayers to pray as you give tithes and offerings.

As disappointed as some Christian investors are with the financial results they get, they would be even more disappointed if they achieved better results with investments that were not “biblically responsible.”

Sometimes the worst money mistakes are the easiest mistakes to make. Read inside for 5 tips on staying debt-free.

Here are a few of my personal tips for saving money – and saving your sanity – when it comes to back-to-school shopping.

Money is tricky! It's so easy to see the ways it can help us, free us, and even how we can help others with it then letting that lure us into living as if money is our god. As the cost of living rises, financial stress feels like a given, no matter what your paycheck looks like each month! But no matter if we have a little or a lot, there is one truth that remains constant: God is our provider!

No one hopes to fight. No one dreams about arguing. But what couples may not see as they gaze into their future is how a little something that they’ve known since their childhood could easily come between them. A little thing called money.

Should Christians give up their possessions? The answer is no. Some of us may need to reprioritize our possessions and ensure that they do not take the first space in our lives, giving Jesus back his place in our world and in our lives.