A blog page for Christian hope, growth and encouragement through Bible verses and personal testimonies. We also give you advice for financial freedom and debt-escape strategies.
Good day! Welcome to our new revamped Financial Matters weekly notes: We have 4 segments… MONEY MANAGEMENT: SQUASH YOUR DEBT Let’s face it. Debt leads to a lot of unnecessary stress. When you add up all your debts (your home mortgage loan, car loan, your store cards, loans, and a few credit card repayments) it can…
We are living in perilous times. World views have become complicated and dangerous. There is a sexual revolution that is leading many down a dark path of destruction. Moral values are fast fading. There is an aggressive push away from God’s standard, and it is becoming hard for God’s people to stand up for what…
I played tennis with my son a few weeks ago. After a good game, where he, unfortunately, beat me, we were both exhausted. Our T-shirts were wet with sweat. All was okay until we got in the car to drive home. The smell of pickled onions filled the air… We stunk. It was really bad….
Today I pray that God will give you a fresh revelation of his heart, his love, and his Mercy and Grace. Lord, break our hearts with what breaks yours! Many Are Lost So many are hopelessly lost, broken, and hurting. I do not know what is happening in your life, but I need you to…
Today I want to look at 3 important priorities to help you build toward financial freedom. Do you know what a priority is? According to the dictionary, a PRIORITY is “a thing that is regarded as more important than another.” If you want to build a home, you cannot start with the roof. You need…
Jesus is the most influential man in history to ever walk the earth. History books show he walked the earth and did mighty exploits. The Bible, which centers on Jesus, is the most published book of all time. It has been translated into more than 3000 languages and tells the story of Jesus. He walked…
So many people work hard on the wrong things. It is vital to not just work hard but also to prepare well. If you were going to chop down a huge tree with a butter knife, you could work hard all day and not accomplish your task. If you planned well and hired a chainsaw, you…
It is 1:53 am and I am wide awake. I usually sleep well, but I woke up with a profound thought: If I don’t intentionally make time for my family, and if I don’t intentionally make time to spend with God, the enemy will bring distractions and things in to wreck my relationships with my…
I feel led to share a word with you that is on my heart. It is not an easy word, but I do need to warn you that we are living in very dark days, and currently you need to carefully consider your ways and make wise choices. In Matthew 7:13-14, Jesus warned us, “You…
Good day, today I want to share one of my favorite bedrock scriptures on money management with you. It is a verse in the Proverbs written by King Solomon. According to 1 Kings 3:11-14, God gave Solomon “wisdom and understanding”, beyond what anyone “has had or ever will have!” So let me share my favorite…
Are you facing a tough time? Are you battling to make ends meet? Are your finances in a mess? You do not need to face your money issues alone. There is a solution, but before we look at it, I want to tell you a story about a young man and his rich dad… I…
The world has gone through a crazy period. First, we had Covid, followed by the war in Ukraine. Then soaring inflation drove the cost of living to unpreceded highs, with recessionary fears persisting worldwide. It is as though the nations of the world have been shaken. Taking the current chaos into account, it is easy…
God can take your setback and turn it into a comeback! You may have had a setback in your life. Today I have a simple message for you: No matter what you are facing or where you find yourself, I need you to know that God can take your mess and turn it into a…
Can you cut back on your expenses and invest a little more? Maybe you can choose to cut your expenses slightly, and then consider investing it! Practical Wealth-Building Principle South Africans are known to be amongst the worst savers in the world. Many are also getting deeper into debt, and as debts climb so it…
“Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you.” (Jesus) We live in a world where so many people have been prejudiced and discriminated against based on social standing, the color of their skin, and whether a person is rich or poor. Many have been ill-treated, taken advantage of, and left downtrodden…
Today I want to encourage you to get into a habit of ELIMINATING DEBT. A habit is something that you can practice, that over time will become a way of life. If you get into a habit of eliminating debt, you will reduce your stress levels, improve your cash flow, and set yourself on the…
Today I want to encourage you to get into the habit of budgeting your money effectively. If you want to improve your cash flow, you need to get into a regular routine of knowing what is happening to your money – this starts with setting up a basic budget. A budget will help you manage…
Today I want to give you 5 good financial habits that you can put in place. If you get these right, you can set yourself up for a brighter and blessed future… 1. Put God first with your finances: When you put God first, He takes care of the rest. “Honor the Lord with your…
Today I want to encourage you to FORM GOOD FINANCIAL HABITS. A habit is something that if practiced, and regularly repeated, becomes a routine or just another way of life. Think about driving a car: When you first start driving a car, it can be daunting. You have to look in the different mirrors while trying to steer and stay on the road. When you need to stop, you hit…
You may have lost your strength and peace. Sometimes, worry can eat away at your peace and can leave you feeling weak. If you are living in fear, it can paralyze you. Maybe you have taken a series of hard knocks. This can leave you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and restless. And if you just feel broken,…