Estate planning, contract law, and real estate experts discuss various legal questions and scenarios, including restrictive covenants, revocable living trusts, and assignment contracts, providing guidance on navigating complex legal issues. [... more]

Embracing the conviction that God owns everything can transform the way we live, give, and steward our resources. By surrendering our ownership and adopting a stewardship mindset, we can gain humility and hope, and reorder our hearts so that money serves its proper place. This shift in perspective can lead to a more faithful and intentional approach to financial decision-making, aligning our desires with God's priorities and multiplying what belongs to the Lord. [... more]

A listener in Idaho discusses their rental properties, credit card debt, and lack of emergency fund with host Rob West, who offers guidance on prioritizing financial decisions, managing debt, and building a stronger financial foundation for retirement. [... more]

Recognizing God's ownership of everything is crucial in creating a budget that aligns with biblical principles. By understanding God's role as an active owner, individuals can approach budgeting with a sense of stewardship and responsibility, rather than viewing it as a restrictive or burdensome task. [... more]

Building habits that last requires intentionality, a plan, and accountability. A budget helps automate goals and steward what God has entrusted. Real lasting change requires spiritual power, not just willpower. Sticking to a budget may feel restrictive, but Scripture assures us that discipline produces peace, stability, and a life aligned with God's wisdom. [... more]

Emotional buying peaks in the final days before Christmas, driven by pressure, expectations, and fear of missing out. However, Scripture offers a wiser approach to giving, rooted in love and generosity. By setting values over emotions, remembering that generosity is more than money, and letting Christ define Christmas, individuals can stay intentional and avoid overspending. Furthermore, credit counseling can help alleviate debt and provide a more manageable financial situation. [... more]

Faith shapes every part of our lives, including how we spend, save, invest, and give. Every financial decision is ultimately a spiritual one, revealing what we value, trust, and treasure most. A new devotional, Our Ultimate Treasure, explores how faith transforms the way we manage money, emphasizing the importance of living with margin, seeking wise counsel, and understanding God's grace and generosity. [... more]

Biblical wisdom provides a framework for making financial decisions that honor God and not just benefit ourselves. When we approach money through this lens, our habits begin to change, and we move from reacting emotionally to responding spiritually. [... more]

Covetousness is a disordered desire that can poison our joy and drive us into unwise financial decisions. It's idolatry that dethrones God and puts possessions on the throne. The opposite of covetousness isn't deprivation, but contentment in Christ, which can be learned by trusting in God's abundance and practicing gratitude and generosity. [... more]

God's grace is not just a cover-up for our sins, but a transformative power that empowers us to live a holy life. Through Jesus' sacrifice, we are forgiven and set free from sin, and God's ongoing grace helps us to overcome and live above sin. [... more]

The nature of Christian freedom is explored as Alastair Begg examines the relationship between knowledge and love, drawing from 1 Corinthians 8 and other biblical passages, highlighting the importance of love in guiding our behavior and setting the limits of our liberty. [... more]

As believers, our primary self-identity should not be 'I'm just a sinner,' but rather 'I'm a saint, a holy one, set apart to God.' We've been washed with the blood, the Holy Spirit lives within us, and we're God's children. We've been called to live out holiness, and sin is not the rule of our lives, but the exception. [... more]

Understanding the liberating power of holiness and the difference between conviction and condemnation is crucial for spiritual growth and living a life pleasing to God. By focusing on the beauty of holiness and the assurance of salvation, believers can overcome feelings of guilt and shame, and walk in the freedom and love of God. [... more]

Living a holy life is a challenging reality in today's world, but God's grace is more than enough to help us stand strong. We can equip ourselves to live an overcoming godly life through communion with God, daily prayer, and a heart aflame with love for Jesus. By avoiding legalism and embracing the beauty of holiness, we can experience true spiritual freedom and become like Jesus, fulfilling the moral requirements of the law written on our hearts. [... more]

Biblical holiness is a beautiful life that flows from an encounter with God in His Word, calling for repentance and offering a way to be holy through the blood of Jesus and the Spirit of God. It's free, although it requires discipline and perseverance, leading to liberty and victory over sin, whereas legalism leads to bondage and restricts freedom. [... more]

God's call to live holy lives, which are beautiful lives, blessed lives, is found throughout the Bible. However, many people react negatively to preaching on holiness due to its association with legalism, which emphasizes standards over the Saviour and can lead to bondage. In contrast, biblical holiness begins with the heart and flows through an encounter with God in His Word, calling for repentance and offering a way to be holy through the blood of Jesus and the Spirit of God. [... more]

The pursuit of holiness is a divine requirement, and those who are forgiven and cleansed by God's love must strive to live a new life, free from willful sin. The Bible teaches that we are called to be holy, and that this is a reflection of our relationship with God. Through faith in Jesus, we can experience freedom from sin and live a life that is pleasing to God. [... more]

Understanding temperaments, specifically the yellow temperament, can help individuals make informed financial decisions that align with their values and personality. By recognizing the strengths and weaknesses of the yellow temperament, individuals can develop strategies for effective financial management, such as using flexible planning tools and framing financial wins in terms of freedom and short-term wins. This approach can help individuals like Rob West, a certified kingdom advisor, navigate financial conversations with ease and make decisions that honor God with their finances. [... more]

Living a holy life is essential for Christians, as it's a disposition of heart and mind that works itself out in our lives. Holiness is becoming like Jesus in thought, word, and deed, and heart and mind. It's not about attaining a certain level of holiness, but rather running in the direction of holiness and pursuing it without which no one will see the Lord. [... more]

The Bible teaches that holiness is a beautiful and desirable state, but it requires a changed life, demonstrated by repentance and the fruit of the Spirit. True believers will show evidence of a new birth, such as a changed life, and will not be enslaved by sin. [... more]