Does God require fathers to be the breadwinner?
Does God require fathers to be the breadwinners? This question raises a common confusion: the distinction between leader and provider, and how God instructs men on both. The image that we are given in scripture for God the Father is of the highest and best leader of all. That provides us with a template for
Anxiety
Are you struggling with anxiety? New Zealand Ministry of Health data shows that increasing numbers of New Zealanders are struggling with anxiety, with an estimated 442,000 people diagnosed with anxiety during 2019. That has increased from 142,000 people in 2007. The numbers are likely to have been higher in 2020 due to the impact of
Should my tithe be based on my net or gross income
I have heard this question many times over the years that I have been a Christian. However, the more important question is how do you decide how much to give and how much to spend on yourself. Is the tithe all that we are asked to give? What about those who say that we are
Being Content
A Household Income survey by Statistics New Zealand in 2012 showed that 14% of New Zealand households with an annual income of $156,000 or more, indicated that their income was only just enough to meet their everyday needs, and a further 5% of households said it was not enough. "But godliness actually is a means
Ten Keys To Financial Freedom
Our top ten list to find financial freedom Putting these principles and practices to work in your life will ensure that you and your family are not only on a sure financial footing, but also on the road to complete financial freedom. 10 - Build a Budget Figure out why there’s always more month left
A Biblical Perspective of Work
The 40-hour week (paid hours including overtime) remains the average for males in full-time work in Australia and New Zealand. For females in full time work the average is around 37 – 38 hours while the average for part-time workers in 20 hours a week. These survey numbers only covered paid hours and we know
11 Tips to Nail Your Next Job Interview
Looking for a new job? Working as unto the Lord includes preparing well for an interview. Viewing work as an opportunity to glorify Him should motivate us to prepare well for an interview in the hopes of being remembered at hiring time. Consider these tips for making a great impression at your first interview.Eye contact,
How To Live A Fulfilled Life
We all want to live a fulfilled life, and seek to achieve it in different ways. Many try to make lots of money, others want to be famous, some want to have political power, some just want to be left alone and have a quiet place to do their own thing. But all of these