Moody Radio Interview – Opportunity Costs of Our Spending
It’s easy to get caught up buying the things we want only to later find out our money didn’t go as far as our wish list. The items we miss out on are the opportunity costs of our spending. In the bigger picture, we need to also recognize the opportunities to love our neighbors that…
Read MoreSeeing the Opportunity Costs of Your Spending
I can safely say that we all have limited resources, so at some point we’re going to run out of money before we run out of desires. So, for every item we decide to buy, another lands on the scrap heap of unaffordable dreams. The value of the item that was sacrificed is considered to…
Read MoreMoody Radio Interview – A Biblical Understanding of Retirement
Most Americans will tell you they dream of a day when they no longer have to go to work. Unfortunately, few have ever stopped to ask what God’s Word has to say about retirement. You can read an article on a biblical idea of retirement here. The following recording is from “Mornings with Kelli and Steve” on…
Read MoreMoody Radio Interview – Intangible Costs of Debt
The costs of debt far exceed just the amount of interest you pay on your loan. Unfortunately, most people never consider the equally as real, and often more painful, side effects of debt. In this interview, we discuss some of the overlooked costs associated with debt. You can read the related article here. The following…
Read MoreMoody Radio Interview – Americans Aren’t Saving
It’s probably not a surprise to hear that Americans are not doing a very good job saving. The typical reasons given range from monthly expenses being too high to simply not getting around to it yet. The real concern is that if we aren’t able to save when the economy has been good for nearly…
Read MoreMoody Radio Interview – Social Security and Retirement Planning
Recent reports have revealed that Medicare will become insolvent in 2026 and Social Security in 2034. Regardless of our age, information like that should cause us to review our retirement planning assumptions and make adjustments where needed. It also presents us with the opportunity to practice the balance between doing our part in planning for…
Read MoreMoody Radio Interview – Online Borrowing Considerations
The modern financial era has changed the playing field when it comes to borrowing money. With so many people choosing to use online lenders, we need to consider how to apply wisdom in order to protect ourselves. We also need to remember the inherent dangers that come with all forms of debt. The following recording…
Read MoreMoody Radio Interview – Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Statistics show that almost 60% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck and have less than $500 in savings. Those individuals are in a position where a single unexpected expense will force them to take on debt and commit their futures to someone else other than God. We need to explore how to end that…
Read MoreMoody Radio Interview – Stewardship in the Church
What does stewardship inside the local church body look like? What are the benefits of giving through our local church? How should members of the church develop a habit of giving? Those are questions we address in this interview. The following recording is from “Mornings with Kelli and Steve” on Moody Radio Indiana (97.9 FM).…
Read MoreMoody Radio Interview – Work Provides for the Poor
The area of work has the primary responsibility of caring for the poor. Unfortunately, when we misunderstand work and consider it something to be avoided, we fail to care for the poor in a biblical way. While those who are able to work should, there is also the need to provide for those who can’t…
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