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This is a good and practical post by Kevin DeYoung on paying down debt .

1 Timothy 6:9-10: "Those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare, into many senseless and harmful desires that plunge...

I enjoyed this short clip from Dave Ramsey about teaching our kids to be givers. It contains some good practical wisdom for us and our kids...

Tim Challies has a 2 part series at his blog on the issue of giving .  In it, he answers 4 questions: 1. Do I have to give some of my mone...

Kevin DeYoung has a gently challenging article on some steps to grow in our generosity. Here is the post in its entirety: P  – Pray for...

After studying every verse in Proverbs related to money, wealth, poverty, and riches, I noticed they all could be put into 3 categories. In ...

We should give more to others and keep less for ourselves . So, I thought I'd issue a simple challenge for myself and my readers that I...

3 Fantastic articles by Aaron Menikoff on Biblical giving. Please take the time to read these. 1. Reformation in Giving 1 2. Reformation in...

James 5:1-6 sounds like something out of the mouth of an OT prophet. James preaches against the rich with prophetic zeal. After calling the ...

Should I Invest for Retirement? Preparing for the Future Financially. What is the Right Way to Be Rich?

"...if riches increase, set not your heart on them." -Psalm 62:10

Some things to ponder by John Piper: Why is gambling wrong? (Ask Pastor John audio) Don't Play the Lottery for me . Why I'm Opposed...

If you don't want to be convicted regarding your practice of giving, you shouldn't read this article: The Only Safe Rule for Giving ...

Whoever said that money can't buy happiness? You CAN use money to increase your happiness: give it away . Jesus said, "it is better...

Helpful reminder from John Piper:

“God is not glorified when we keep for ourselves (no matter how thankfully) what we ought to be using to alleviate the misery of unevangeliz...

Be challenged by this CS Lewis quote: “I do not believe one can settle how much we ought to give. I am afraid the only safe rule is to give ...

Jesus taught, "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." I used to think of this teaching as just another way of...

Hudson Taylor: “The less I spent on myself and the more I gave to others, the fuller of happiness and blessing did my soul become.” “The gre...

If you haven't read The Treasure Principle , do yourself a favor. It will be for the joy of your own soul. Here is the point of Alcorn...