Merging Christmas traditions
What Christmas traditions do you hold dear? Maybe you always give a certain gift, bake a special dessert, or buy a specific kind of tree. For many of us, these rituals are what make the Christmas season special, and it’s hard to feel festive without them. But for many of us, merging Christmas traditions can
Is it wise to top up the mortgage on your home?
Many people take out top up mortgage loans on their home. Common reasons are to pay for house renovations, repairs and maintenance, installing insulation and solar panels, buying a car or paying off credit card debt. Understanding top up mortgages If you paid $400,000 for your home ten years ago and borrowed $320,000, your equity
Six money myths you need to stop believing
There are many misconceptions and myths about money. Many are completely untrue, but some need to be seen through the lens of a faithful, biblical steward. Here are the top six money myths and a biblical perspective. Myth 1 – Investing is the same as gambling, so as a Christian I shouldn’t invest. Investing is
The opportunity of generosity
Giving is sometimes described as a two-sided coin. Side one is the obligation for Christians to be generous. This obligation flows out of God’s ownership of all things. “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; for He founded it upon the seas and established it
How does God’s financial advice compare to the world’s?
Few people see the Bible as a financial guidebook but the Scripture is full of spiritual and practical advice. Here are the top three lessons where the Bible differs from all other financial advice. So let me ask you, whom are you serving? Are you serving your husband, your wife, your children, your boss, your
Financially Helping Your Adult Children
It is never too late for parents to begin teaching their children about finances, particularly God’s principles of handling money. If parents find that their grown children are having financial difficulties, this may be a good opportunity to help them get good counsel. Parent’s financial help should be contingent on the children establishing a workable
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 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 fulfilling 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