Generosity is often something we practice on our own We identify a need support a ministry or give to a cause we care about But what happens when we invite others to join us Giving circles offer a way to make generosity more collaborative relational and joyful When believers come together with a shared purpose their collective giving can make a meaningful difference not only in the lives of those receiving support but also in the hearts of those giving Lacie Stevens Senior Partner at Generous Giving has seen this firsthand After spending more than two decades as a financial [... more]

When Christians think about faithful stewardship generosity often comes to mind first We ask how much we should give where our gifts should go and how we can use our resources to bless others But what about the money we don't give away Faithful stewardship extends beyond charitable donations It includes our savings investments businesses and everything else God has entrusted to our care And that raises an important question How can we use all of our resources not just what we give to advance God's purposes Aimee Minnich Co-Founder Chief Impact Officer and General Counsel of the Impact Foundation [... more]

Owning rental property is a little like ordering pizza with anchovies It might be just what you're looking for but it's certainly not for everyone Rental real estate can be a valuable investment providing additional income and the potential for long-term appreciation But unlike owning stocks or mutual funds rental property requires ongoing attention financial resources and a willingness to handle unexpected challenges Before becoming a landlord it's important to understand both the opportunities and responsibilities that come with owning rental property The Benefits of Owning Rental PropertyThere are several reasons why rental real estate appeals to investors A Steady [... more]

HR Pastor Ernie and Cathy Brady continue to talk about the midterms as well as some of the races that have been called so farSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Jesus never promised us a life without trouble In John He tells His disciples In the world you will have tribulation But take heart I have overcome the world Those words remind us that difficulty is an unavoidable part of life but we never have to face it alone Whether we're navigating financial uncertainty a family crisis or an unexpected loss God's presence and faithfulness remain constant Howard Dayton author teacher and founder of Compass Financial Ministry has spent decades helping Christians apply biblical wisdom to their finances In his book Your Money Counts he explores an important question How [... more]

Your investments can do more than grow your portfolio They can also create meaningful opportunities to bless others and support the work of God's Kingdom As the end of the year approaches many Christians begin thinking about charitable giving But generosity doesn't have to come exclusively from a checking or savings account Your investment portfolio may offer additional ways to give sometimes with valuable tax advantages Brian Mumbert President and CEO of Timothy Plan a pioneer in the world of faith-based investing joined the show today to discuss how Christians can incorporate generosity into their investment strategies Generosity Begins With [... more]

In this episode of Finishing Well certified financial planner and bestselling author Hans Scheil and Host Robby Dilmore explores an innovative and alternative approach to securing long-term care protection funding through annuities Highlighting that many individuals find themselves unable to qualify for traditional long-term care insurance due to sudden health events or strict medical underwriting Scheil introduces a solution that offers a much more flexible path forward Listeners will gain practical insights into how long-term care annuities utilize simplified health statements rather than invasive underwriting making coverage accessible even for individuals managing conditions such as diabetes heart disease stroke cancer [... more]

The world has hurt women in its own ways But what about the Church Cissie Graham Lynch Billy Graham's granddaughter and the daughter of Franklin Graham believes some churches have weakened women by constantly appealing to their emotions rather than giving them what they really need solid biblical teaching Cissie joins Pastor Greg and Cathe Laurie to discuss more To get the full interview go to The Greg Laurie Show Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism our mission of over years Explore more resources from Pastor [... more]

Someday someone else will steward the resources God has entrusted to you But will they be prepared for that responsibility Many families devote considerable time and attention to estate planning They establish wills create trusts and develop strategies to transfer assets efficiently Those are important steps but they address only part of the challenge Preparing the next steward involves more than preparing an inheritance It involves preparing the person who will receive it David Wills President Emeritus of the National Christian Foundation NCF and a contributor to FaithFi's newest Field Guide How Do I Prepare the Next Steward joined the [... more]

Everyone wants to know how the story ends especially when evil seems to be winning Near Nazareth the world's armies will gather for the final battle Armageddon In this message Pastor Lutzer explains how Christ's return will end earth's last war Satan would rather rule in hell than serve in heaven but what if hell has no kings This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at https rtwoffer com or call us at - - - Moody Church Media https www moodymedia org home of Running To Win exists to bring glory to [... more]

You may know how your retirement investments are performing but do you know what they're actually supporting For many Christians stewardship shapes how we earn spend save and give Yet when it comes to investing we may not think much about the companies and industries represented in our portfolios Faith-based investing offers an opportunity to align those decisions more closely with our Christian convictions But what does that look like in practice Does investing according to your values mean sacrificing financial returns And can individual investors really make a difference Mark Regier Vice President of Stewardship Investing at Praxis Investment [... more]

Share a commentA gorgeous church building Onion-shaped turrets A familiar lobby Then the doors open and the sanctuary is stacked floor to ceiling with chicken coops The official tour guide smiles and says God is not real Chickens are real That one line captures the tension so many of us feel today the pressures of life are concrete immediate and loud while faith can get pushed into the background like it's just an idea We work through Titus where Paul tells Titus to speak confidently like a coach calling the play with no time left on the clock We trace [... more]

When you think about leaving an inheritance you probably picture children or grandchildren But what if your next steward isn't a person at all For many Christians leaving a gift to a church ministry or nonprofit organization can be a meaningful way to extend their generosity beyond their lifetime But deciding where when and how to give deserves the same thoughtful preparation we would give to an individual heir Sharon Epps President of Kingdom Advisors and a contributor to FaithFi's new field guide How Do I Prepare the Next Steward joined us today to discuss how believers can make these [... more]

The photo The place The date on the calendar Grief has a way of turning ordinary things into places you'd rather not go So how do you deal with grief without spending your life dodging the roar Pastor and author Levi Lusko and his wife Jennie join Dave and Ann Wilson on FamilyLife Today to talk about facing what hurts and why sometimes the way forward runs straight toward it Show Notes and Resources Through the Eyes of a Lion Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode Learn more at CSBible com Follow us on all social [... more]

Losing a spouse changes almost everything Beyond the emotional weight of grief there are practical responsibilities that can suddenly feel overwhelming Bills still need to be paid accounts need attention and financial decisions that once seemed routine may now feel impossible For widows navigating those responsibilities can be especially difficult when grief affects their ability to think clearly make decisions and plan for the future Rachel Faulkner Brown understands this firsthand Widowed twice by the age of she has experienced profound loss financial mistakes and unexpected challenges Today as the Founder and Executive Director of Never Alone Widows she helps [... more]

Our view of the Bible influences every other aspect of our lives Today Michael Reeves explains that rather than one voice among many Scripture alone is our supreme authority as the very Word of God Download Michael Reeves' video teaching series Reformation Truths plus the digital study guide with your donation https gift renewingyourmind org Meet Today's Teacher Michael Reeves is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and president and professor of theology at Union School of Theology in Wales Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries Explore all of our podcasts https www ligonier org podcasts [... more]

Share a commentOne surprise announcement can change everything a stranger pays a debt you could never erase We use that real story of six-figure student loans forgiven on the spot to open up a bigger reality the Bible calls grace When Paul writes Titus - he describes people like us at our worst then turns the entire sentence on one small word but What comes next is the heart of the gospel the kindness of God appearing to save We talk about what kindness and love for mankind actually mean including the idea of divine philanthropy Not the celebrity kind [... more]

Money can be a wonderful servant or a terrible master It touches nearly every part of our lives influencing our decisions shaping our priorities and often revealing what matters most to us But have you ever wondered why the Bible has so much to say about it According to bestselling author Randy Alcorn Founder and Director of Eternal Perspective Ministries the answer has less to do with money itself and more to do with what money reveals about our hearts On today's show Randy joined us to share insights from his forthcoming -day devotional with FaithFi exploring why God's wisdom [... more]

What does it really mean to be free In this episode of The Masculine Journey the guys explore one of the most foundational and often misunderstood themes of the Christian life freedom in Christ Is biblical freedom simply the ability to do whatever we want or is it something much deeper Through honest conversation personal stories Scripture and memorable clips from The Lord of the Rings and Amistad the discussion examines the difference between freedom and license the responsibility that comes with our God-given choices and why true freedom is found in surrendering our lives to Christ rather than following [... more]

Send us Fan MailGUEST TOU THAO former Minneapolis police officerNo one woke up on May anticipating the country was about to change that cities were soon to burn and that the Marxist woke movement including Black Lives Matter and Defund the Police were going to take off But that's what happened when George Floyd a drug-user with a long criminal history was arrested after passing a counterfeit bill at a Minneapolis market With methamphetamine and a high level of fentanyl in his system Floyd resisted arrest for over ten minutes leading to one of the four officers Derek Chauvin employing [... more]