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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.

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.

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.

Let’s be clear—a church budget is not about crunching numbers; it’s about carrying out the mission. Money should never lead the ministry. Ministry must drive the money. If we get that backwards, we’re managing a balance sheet, not stewarding God's resources.

Someone once noted that the most sensitive nerve in the human body is the one to the pocketbook! We must be a good steward of God's money.

The Sunday after church crowd is often viewed by waiters and waitresses as the rudest customers and worst tippers. Why does this matter?

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

Designating a housing allowance is a critical part of every church’s pastoral compensation package and a key tax benefit for pastors....

There’s a treasure map leading to riches worth more than silver and gold. That treasure map will only cost you the price of a Bible.

Have you ever asked yourself "What is God’s will for my financial life?"

Part of helping churches “manage God’s money, God’s way, for God’s glory” is ensuring that the entire chruch staff is taken care.

The devotional book Springs in the Valley tells of a man who found a barn where Satan kept his seeds ready to be sown in the human heart.

At the point of his death, Alexander the Great purportedly summoned his generals and shared the following three wishes.

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The motivation to share things with others is strong when we find anything that has had a deep impact on us.

It doesn’t seem like too many injuries could happen, especially in a small church with just a few employees, but they do.

Debt is not a sin, but its use should be thought through, as its misuse can lead to financial bondage and stymie God's call on our lives.

Brent Weiss shares that for thousands of years, society has placed a cultural significance on money. To the external world, money conveys...

It’s hard to believe that another year has come and gone. As we see 2022 winding down and 2023 fast approaching, it offers a good time...

As churches are working to prepare budgets, there are resources to help ensure the compensation for pastors and staff keep up with the COLI.