Stewardship and Estate Planning
byMy church has had a stewardship ministry for decades. That ministry essentially addressed tithes and offering. It evolved from including financial management which facilitates…
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100th Episode: Thief in The Night
byMessage Magazine’s Online Devotional for Friday, December 13, 2019 This is devotional thought number 76 in our devotional series titled, “Power!” “Now on the…
Tax Planning Checklist
byAre you making a list and checking it twice? Hope it’s the list of possible financial strategies you can employ prior to December 31,…
The Ministry of Entrepreneurship
byWhat should be the church’s response to this issue of debt? It was probably the most popular commencement speech delivered at any college graduation…
Tax Benefits of Charitable Contributions
byThe Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 increased your standard deduction, which lowered your incentive to itemize deductions, including for charitable donations. This…
Be Smart About How You Give
byIt’s the most wonderful time of the year! That’s the line from a popular song played during this holiday season. This is the season…
Black (and Blue) Friday
by“It was like the running of the bulls in Spain!” My wife told me with a voice that was quivering. Her eyes appeared to…
Sacrifice For Love
byElijah and Katrina have been friends since childhood. They attended the same schools from the first grade through high school. Both were very active…
Power Play: Giant Killers
by“Stand your ground and fight your battles like a man.” That was the counsel my absentee father gave me on the evening of our…
The Grace to Manage Marriage, Motherhood, and Mission
byI would love to start this piece with an inspirational quote about being a wife, mother, and pursuing a career. You know the quote…