Posts Tagged ‘money management’
A Steward of God
by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Matthew 25:14-30 I. Consider Psalm 24:1-2 A. What does it mean that everything belongs to God? 1. God made it, so therefore He has the right of ownership – Deuteronomy 10:14 2. Even we belong to God – Ezekiel 18:4 3. God doesn’t owe anyone because He pre-existed all things – Job 41:11 B. Recall…
Read MoreGood Credit
by Zeke Flores When I was a much younger man, I wrecked my credit. I made foolish decisions, borrowed more than I should have, and made late payments. Soon, the only ones who would lend me money were the high-rate lenders and even they were wary. It took years to restore my financial good name…
Read MoreI want to move out but I’m scared to tell my parents
Question: My parents are Christians and refuse to accept that drinking is wrong. I live with them and I want to leave because of this, but I’m terrified to tell them. I’m more than old enough, but they’re my parents and I’m afraid they’ll make me lose my nerve and I’ll stay. I’m sick to…
Read MoreWhat do you do when all your friends tell you you are not living life?
Question: My ultimate goal should be as Solomon said “Fear God and keep His commandments” because Solomon did all the world had to offer but still came to that conclusion. This I know. But I still suffer from what people challenge me with on a daily basis. They tell me all the time that I…
Read MoreShould we take out a loan on unsellable land and then let the bank foreclose on it?
Question: My husband is applying for a mortgage loan and is using a piece of land he inherited from his father as collateral. We do not actually need the money. But we want to dispose of the land as soon as possible because there are already other people occupying it and we could not eject…
Read MoreThings They Don’t Teach in School
I. It is that time of year again when the school bells begin to ring A. By the time a student graduates from high school, he will have invested about 15,120 hours in understanding a wide variety of subjects, which are considered necessary for success in this world. B. Many go on to college where they will spend…
Read MoreIf a Christian must file for bankruptcy, is he still obligated to pay off his debts?
Question: If one borrows money and they get behind the eight-ball, if you will, so they file bankruptcy, are they morally responsible to pay the borrowed amount back? I said if they did it with the intent of trying to rip someone off that was a sin, but I didn’t see how someone who innocently…
Read MoreWhy is America prosperous and the Philippines are not
Question: It seems that the recession has had little effect on the call centers here because a lot of companies are in need of manpower. A visiting preacher had announced the deferment of some of his benevolence because some of the brethren where he is from are getting laid off from their jobs. It is…
Read MoreHow many times does the Bible mention prayer, salvation, healing, and money?
Question: I was searching for some information when I saw your site. The questions are, how many times in the Bible does it mention the four following items: prayer salvation healing money [tithes]? I wanted to witness on these items and the importance of them but did not know where to look on the information…
Read MoreHow can I help my family now that the insurance funds are running low?
Question: I have a lot of family problems at the moment and am wondering if you can please guide me in the right direction? My family consists of my mom and my brother and I. I am the only Christian in my family. My dad passed away over a year ago and my family got…
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