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One way to establish financial margin is to learn to be content. Another way to increase margin is to simplify our lifestyle.
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Taylor Shouse
- Jul 16
- 1 min
Importance of Planning and Wise Counsel
Proverbs 15:22 tells us “Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisors they succeed.”
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Steve Crawley
- Jul 2
- 1 min
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.
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Steve Crawley
- Jun 25
- 1 min
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.
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Steve Crawley
- Apr 2
- 1 min
Is Retirement Biblical?
In a recent article, Rob West of Faith & Finance poses a most appropriate question—Is retirement biblical?
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Steve Crawley
- Mar 19
- 1 min
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...
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Steve Crawley
- Feb 6
- 1 min
Your Top 10 Clergy Housing Allowance Questions Answered
Designating a housing allowance is a critical part of every church’s pastoral compensation package and a key tax benefit for pastors....
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Steve Crawley
- Jan 2
- 1 min
Where Are You Headed Financially?
“If you don't change your direction, you may end up where you are heading.” Lao Tzu
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Steve Crawley
- Dec 5, 2023
- 1 min
Is Your Financial House in Order?
The end of the year is approaching and it's a great time to take steps that can help improve your personal finances.
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Ryan Johnson
- Nov 28, 2023
- 1 min
BMA Financial Serves the Church
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.
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Steve Crawley
- Nov 7, 2023
- 2 min
Stewardship lessons from an unlikely source
At the point of his death, Alexander the Great purportedly summoned his generals and shared the following three wishes.
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Ryan Johnson
- Oct 24, 2023
- 1 min
Share the Good News
The motivation to share things with others is strong when we find anything that has had a deep impact on us.
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Steve Crawley
- Oct 17, 2023
- 3 min
Key Cost Areas for Estimating Future Retirement
Knowing how much you need to save for your future funded ministry means you need a good grasp on your future expenses.
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Steve Crawley
- Sep 19, 2023
- 2 min
Should You Use a Target Date Fund?
1 in 5 Americans who aren’t invested in the stock market say it’s because they “don’t know enough.” Learn what fund is best for you.
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Steve Crawley
- Aug 15, 2023
- 1 min
Amending a Housing Allowance
To amend your minister’s housing allowance you will need to pay attention to the following rules.
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Steve Crawley
- Aug 1, 2023
- 1 min
How Much Do You Know About Social Security?
A study reveals that 40% of older Americans rely solely on Social Security for their retirement income.
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Ryan Johnson
- Jul 25, 2023
- 2 min
Are You Free to Invest Biblically?
Did you know that BMA Financial offers open architecture investing? First, let’s define the term because we are not talking about...
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Steve Crawley
- Jul 18, 2023
- 1 min
Avoiding vs. Evading Taxes
There is a distinct difference between avoiding and evading taxes.
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Steve Crawley
- Jul 4, 2023
- 1 min
What is Financial Wellness?
Financial wellness, from a Christian perspective, begins with recognizing we own nothing.
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Steve Crawley
- Jun 20, 2023
- 1 min
The Bible and Debt
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.
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