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Financial Freedom Series: Building Blocks to Wealth (Part 2)

Biblical principles and cutting-edge money management wisdom to help you… “But remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth.” (Deuteronomy 8:18) “Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty.” (Proverbs 21:5) “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I…

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Financial Freedom Series: Building Blocks to Wealth—PART 1: Build Wealth Over the Short-Term, Medium-term & Long-Term

Biblical principles and cutting-edge money management wisdom to help you… “But remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth.” (Deuteronomy 8:18) “Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty.” (Proverbs 21:5) “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life….

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Walking with the Wicked, Standing with Sinners, Sitting with Mockers

Don’t walk with the wicked, stand with sinners, or sit with mockers. Rather, walk with God, stand up for what is right, and sit at the feet of Jesus. Psalm 1:1-2“Blessed is the one who does not WALK in step with the WICKED or STAND in the way that SINNERS take or SIT in the…

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Financial Freedom Series – Build Your Own Business (Part 14 – Balance Sheet)

Over the past few weeks, we looked at the terrible reality that 32% of South Africans are unemployed. In South Africa, finding a job can be challenging. And, even if you have a job, you may still be battling to make ends meet.  Have you looked at all your options?  Are you prepared to consider…

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GODLY MONEY MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES – 12 STEPS TO SUCCESS

“Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when dreams come true, there is life and joy.” (Proverbs 13:12) “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” (Proverbs 29:18) “The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender.” (Proverbs 22:7) “Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the best part of…

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Financial Freedom Series – Build Your Own Business (Part 13 – Your Budget)

Over the past few weeks, we looked at the terrible reality that 32% of South Africans are unemployed. In South Africa, finding a job can be challenging. And, even if you have a job, you may still be battling to make ends meet.  Have you looked at all your options?  Are you prepared to consider…

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Financial Freedom Series: Build Your Own Business (Part 12 – Financial Skills)

Over the past few weeks, we looked at the terrible reality that 32% of South Africans are unemployed. In SA, it can be challenging to find a job. And, even if you have a job, you may still be battling to make ends meet.  Have you looked at all your options?  Are you prepared to…

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Financial Freedom Series – Build Your Own Business (Part 11 – Business Skills)

Over the past few weeks, we looked at the terrible reality that 32% of South Africans are unemployed. In SA, it can be difficult to find a job. And, even if you have a job, you may still be battling to make ends meet.  Have you looked at all your options?  Are you prepared to…

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Financial Freedom Series – Build Your Own Business (Part 10 – When the going gets tough)

During the series, we have examined the sad reality that many cannot find work and that even those with jobs are battling to make ends meet. We have encouraged you to consider starting a business or a side hustle to earn extra income or build additional income streams. In the series, we have covered the…

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Financial Freedom Series – Build Your Own Business (Part 9)

According to the latest data from South Africa, many people are struggling to make ends meet. Even those with jobs are not earning enough to cover their living expenses.  If you are battling to find work or are in a cash flow crisis, why not consider BUILDING YOUR OWN BUSINESS? Over the last two months,…

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Financial Freedom Series – Build Your Own Business (Part 8 – Five Important Lessons)

According to the latest data in South Africa, many are battling to make ends meet. Even those with jobs are not earning enough to cover their living expenses.  If you are battling to find work or are in a cash flow crisis, why not consider BUILDING YOUR OWN BUSINESS? Over the last few weeks, we…

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Financial Freedom Series – Build Your Own Business (Part 7 – Brand)

According to the latest South African data, many people are struggling to make ends meet. Even those with jobs are not earning enough to cover their living expenses.  If you are battling to find work or are in a cash flow crisis, why not consider BUILDING YOUR OWN BUSINESS? Over the past few weeks, we…

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The Devastating Effects of Sexual Immorality

We live in a world that has become sexually charged. From vivid airbrushed photos to naked fantasies, many are lured into a dark world of deception. While some see it as innocent fun, the truth is that sexual immorality will put you on a collision course with God, it will wreck your relationships, ruin your…

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Financial Freedom Series – Build Your Own Business (Part 6)

According to the latest data in South Africa, many are battling to make ends meet. Even those with jobs are not earning enough to cover their living expenses.  If you are battling to find work or are in a cash flow crisis, why not consider BUILDING YOUR OWN BUSINESS? Over the last few weeks, we…

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Financial Freedom Series – Build Your Own Business (Part 5)

According to the latest data in South Africa, many are battling to make ends meet. Even those with jobs are not earning enough to cover their living expenses.  If you are battling to find work or are in a cash flow crisis, why not consider BUILDING YOUR OWN BUSINESS? Over the last few weeks, we…

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Financial Freedom Series – Build Your Own Business (Part 3)

If you are unemployed or struggling to make ends meet, why don’t you consider becoming an entrepreneur and starting your own business? The graph below shows the unemployment rate in SA over the past 24 years. In 2008/9, it was at its lowest level, just under 22%. Currently, the official unemployment rate is 32%.  This…