In these challenging economic times our taxes are probably going to go up. In Matthew 22, verse 21, Jesus says to pay to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s. So, is it enough to be resigned and pay our taxes while giving our hearts to God? Rather, the real question is, […]
Author: Joe Galloway
Luke 21:1-4 Surplus. What surplus?
The widow in Luke 21 was commended for giving her all – her very livelihood. What about us? Most of us give from our surplus. The widow had no surplus. She showed complete confidence in God’s provision for her. Why not us? The truth is we are totally dependent on God for the very breath […]
Things Are Not Always What They Seem
Things aren’t always as they appear. Even less often are they what we want them to be. Apply this to investing. When making investment decisions, it is common to consult the annual reports of the companies under consideration. Unfortunately, in the recent past, annual reports aren’t always as accurate as you expect them to be. […]
Will you Inherit your Retirement?
Will you have enough money for retirement? How will you get it, by savings? Or do you expect to inherit your retirement? Should this even be a concern? Is retirement worth worrying about? In Matthew 6: 25-34 Jesus tells us 4 times not to worry. Our heavenly Father knows we have needs. We know that […]
Financial Peace
I recently read an advertisement promoting a program entitled “Financial Peace University”. The title caught my attention because peace is one of the by-products of what I hope we financial advisors deliver to our clients. We all know the stresses caused by the tension between our true needs versus our desires and what our personal […]