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06/22/11

Being a good steward can easily be misunderstood. Realizing that we are managing God's resources helps to keep our finances in the proper prospective. God is training us all to be good stewards through our financial decisions.

 Around the age of thirteen, I was asked by our neighbor if I would be responsible for watching their dog while they were out of town on a family summer vacation.  It would become my resp

01/27/11

When you take a look at your finances, do you see a land flowing with "milk and honey"? Well God does. Learn how to see your finances from God's prospective.

In Numbers 13 and 14 we read about 10 spies that Moses sent into Canaan to scope out the land.  The spies were sent to report back to the Israelites what kind of a land Canaan was and what kind of people lived there.  Interestingly enough, there were two reports brought back to Moses.  Eight out of the 10 spies said, "We can't attack those people; they are stonger than we are."&n

11/18/10

Does year end tax planning seem confusing to you? Here are a few tax planning tips that may help to make your tax load a little lighter.

In my tax practice, some of the the most frequently asked questions I receive are about year end tax planning.  As December 31st quickly approaches, here are some basic concepts to consider in trying to maximize deductions and minimize taxes.

11/4/10

Saving money comes in two forms.....putting money aside and spending less. Learn how to help your finances by spending less.

The old saying "A penny saved is a penny earned" has been around for generations.  This saying still proves to be true.  Saving money not only comes in the form of putting money aside to accumulate for a future need; saving money also comes in the form of changing spending habits to simply spend less.

09/16/10

Just like loosing a few pounds, getting rid of extra spending can help you run through life lighter, healthier and happier.

Recently, I decided to take my personal exercising to a new level.  I decided to learn and begin a lifestyle of running.  I found a good beginning, how-to plan to turn my favorite exercise of walking into running.  I wanted to experience the cardio benefits of harder exercise as well as the satisfaction of being able to run a few miles without stopping.

06/30/10

Learn how to raise children with a working knowledge of stewardship by teaching the tithe some, save some, give some and spend some principles.

Raising children who know the value of the dollar doesn't just happen.  It takes a very intentional and discerning adult to help mold a child in the area of finances.  Every parent wants their children to know how to wisely handle and manage money.  But the truth is that lessons taught on finances are best if they're taught early, reinforced frequently and done consistantly in a

04/24/10

Savings....an integral part of all finances. Learn from the ant, one of God's smallest creatures.

God teaches us savings through the instinctual habits of the ant.  According to Proverbs 6:6-8, it tells us to “Go to the ant….consider its ways and be wise!  It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest.”  You may asking how can ant teach us wisdom?  Ants have an instinctual drive to store up food

03/11/10

Does God have anything to say about finances? Does he even care? Actually, He cares enough to give us much instruction on money and all that relates to it.

 Since my earliest memory, I knew that money mattered.  The importance of money was heard in the conversations that my parents had.  I experienced money’s power as I spent my own har

02/17/10

The impact of debt is more than just monetary. Debt robs us of our freedom. According to scripture, when we owe another, we enter into a slave-master relationship. God intends for us to live in freedom.

    High blood pressure isn’t the only silent killer in America today.  Debt is slowing and maliciously killing our finances, both as a nation and individually.  As each ge