Leading Well in Ministry: Planning for a Lifetime of Service
You’ve spent your life serving others. You deserve someone who can serve your financial and retirement needs equally as well, so that you can continue to seek first the kingdom of God.
Articles for tag: Financial Literacy
November 18, 2013
JUST ONE: Just One Question
TRUE STORIES OF WORLD CHANGERS WHO STARTED ALONE:Â This month we share stories of individual Christians who couldn”t wait for others to tell them when to help the hurting and share the gospel. Their clear vision of a pressing need pushed them to do what they could as soon as they could. THE RESTORATION HO– USE / www.therestorationhouse.net By Reggie Hundley In 2005, a group leader from a congregation in Knoxville, Tennessee, asked his small group this question: “If you could do anything in life with no financial or other hindrances, what would that be?” The power of that one
It Doesn”t Take a Village
 By Jennifer Taylor “Would you like to use your Macy”s card?” the sales clerk asked. She paused, one hand on the price tag of the new shirt. “No, thank you,” said Laquita. “You can take an extra 20 percent off!” the clerk prompted. “Not today, but thanks,” Laquita answered again with a polite smile. Suddenly Laquita”s two daughters joined the conversation. “Credit cards aren”t good,” piped up Jada, 8. “We don”t have them.” Four-year-old Jamiah stood on tiptoes and gripped the edge of the counter. “We don”t like credit cards!” she added. Laquita”s eyes shine as she tells the
February 12, 2006
Random Thoughts on Benevolence
Carl B. Bridges offers five practical observations about helping the needy—combining compassion with realism, wise giving, volunteer service, and humility amid political disagreements.
