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What’s Real vs. What’s True
I've recently come to realize that there’s a subtle but critical difference between what’s real and what’s true. I know it sounds like a paradox—at least it did to me—but consider the following.

Steve Crawley
Aug 122 min read


Stewardship and the Eternal Perspective
Jesus gave us clear guidance in Matthew 6:19–21: “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth... but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven... For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” That’s not just spiritual poetry—it’s a clarion call to eternal investment.

Steve Crawley
Jul 222 min read


Trust in God, Not in Gold!
Ecclesiastes 1:14 says, “I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit.” Solomon—a man blessed with unmatched wisdom and wealth—saw firsthand that even the best of what the world offers falls short without God.

Steve Crawley
Jul 152 min read


Eyes Forward: Staying Focused on Your Future Funded Ministry
When it comes to financial stewardship, especially as pastors and ministry leaders, we need to fix our eyes on the finish line as well—not retirement, but readiness. Not escape, but effectiveness.

Steve Crawley
Jul 82 min read


Why Delaying Retirement Could Make All the Difference
A recent FaithFi podcast featuring Matt Bell of Sound Mind Investing brought a powerful reminder: a small delay in retirement could make a big difference in your long-term financial security.

Steve Crawley
Jun 102 min read


Consistency Beats Volume Beats Intensity
My fitness coach, Alex Van Houten, drilled a simple but powerful truth into me: “Consistency beats volume beats intensity.” At first, it hit me in the context of workouts and training. But the more I reflected on it, the more I realized: this same principle applies across the board—to fitness, finance, and faith.

Steve Crawley
May 202 min read


The High Cost of Investment Procrastination
Procrastination doesn’t just steal time—it can also steal God-given opportunity. When it comes to investing, delaying can have a lasting impact not only on your personal finances, but on your ability to steward resources for kingdom impact.

Steve Crawley
May 62 min read


Find Out in Five Minutes if You Have Enough to Retire
Planning for your future funded ministry can be hard. But here are some easy steps that will help

Steve Crawley
Jan 211 min read


The Five D's of A Financial Reset
The start of a new year is a great time for a "financial reset." In a recent podcast, Sharon Epps, President of Kingdom Advisors, shares...

Steve Crawley
Jan 72 min read


Are You Confident About Your Retirement?
Rob West of FaithFi shares the following: Planning for retirement can be overwhelming, especially when the future seems uncertain.

Steve Crawley
Dec 3, 20242 min read


Two Things Every Young Pastor Needs to Know About Finances
The world of personal finance is vast and can be overwhelming. So, who can you trust? We can help!

Steve Crawley
Oct 22, 20241 min read


What is God's Will for My Financial Life
Knowing the will of God for your life is an age-old question. Yet, have you ever considered "What is God’s will for my financial life?"

Steve Crawley
Sep 17, 20241 min read


Simplify
One way to establish financial margin is to learn to be content. Another way to increase margin is to simplify our lifestyle.

Steve Crawley
Jul 30, 20241 min read


Importance of Planning and Wise Counsel
Proverbs 15:22 tells us “Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisors they succeed.”

Taylor Shouse
Jul 16, 20241 min read


The Silent Killer of Retirement Savings
The bottom line about your money that Rob West identifies is the so-called “silent killer” of retirement savings: inflation.

Steve Crawley
Jul 2, 20241 min read


A Guaranteed Way to Feel Wealthier Today
We are warned against being guided by our emotions. Yet, there is one emotion that should guide us daily, contentment.

Steve Crawley
Jun 25, 20241 min read


How Do You Measure Financial Success?
As Christ followers, how should we measure financial success? We will start in Psalm 24:1.

Steve Crawley
Apr 16, 20241 min read


Is Retirement Biblical?
In a recent article, Rob West of Faith & Finance poses a most appropriate question—Is retirement biblical?

Steve Crawley
Apr 2, 20241 min read


A Long Obedience in the Same Direction
One of Eugene Peterson’s most noted works is titled A Long Obedience in the Same Direction: Discipleship in an Instant Society. This...

Steve Crawley
Mar 19, 20241 min read


Do You Need It?
Amazon can deliver anything to your door step. We may need to be more mindful about whether the items or services we want are really needed.

Steve Crawley
Mar 5, 20241 min read
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