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Wall Street has never lacked for noise in the form of predictions, "hot" investments, and promises of quick wealth. Yet George Sisti’s article, “How to Get Rich Slowly,” offers a sound reminder--successful long-term investing is generally built on simple habits practiced faithfully over time.

Proverbs 19:21 reminds us, “Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.” Scripture does not condemn preparation. Proverbs points us to the ant as an example of diligence, and Jesus Himself spoke of counting the cost. But James 4 warns us not to presume upon tomorrow or speak as though the future is ours to control. Our responsibility is to plan wisely and then work the plan faithfully.

When it comes to money, Jesus poses a poignant question in His Sermon on the Mount. He asks what we truly treasure? Then he adds, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:21). The direction of our money often reveals the condition of our heart more clearly than our words ever could.

If I have excess funds, should I invest them or pay off my mortgage? Personal finance is just that—personal. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. But I think there is a wise way to think about it—and a biblical way to approach it.

We've all seen the headlines—war, volatility, uncertainty. When it hits your retirement account it feels real. This is a good time to remind ourselves of a few of our spiritual moorings. First, remember God owns it all (Psalm 24:1). Our accounts aren’t our security—He is. We don't trust the provisions in our retirement accounts, we trust the Provider of those provisions who owns it all.

As a participant in the BMA of America Retirement Plan, you know that a good retirement strategy is not just one-dimensional. It takes multiple streams of income working together—Social Security and your retirement plan investments—to provide both security and flexibility. This combination helps build what we call your Future Funded Ministry, allowing you to minister with or without compensation in your golden years.

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.

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.

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.

Planning for your future funded ministry can be hard. But here are some easy steps that will help

Rob West of FaithFi shares the following: Planning for retirement can be overwhelming, especially when the future seems uncertain.

The world of personal finance is vast and can be overwhelming. So, who can you trust? We can help!

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?"

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

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

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

We are warned against being guided by our emotions. Yet, there is one emotion that should guide us daily, contentment.

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

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