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From Conflict to Covenant: Why Combining Finances is the Key to Winning with Money

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Let’s be honest: the first time you sit down to talk about money, it’s probably going to create some friction. You might be eyeing a new 4K TV for the den, while she’s convinced the living room desperately needs new pillows. It’s easy to view these moments as a headache, but for the Kingdom Man, this is where true leadership begins. We all live with a limited amount of time and finances. The goal isn't just to "balance the books"—it’s to build financial intimacy with your spouse. Why "Winning Together" Requires One Account I often see couples try to maintain "financial independence" within a marriage—separate accounts, separate bills, and separate secrets. But if you want to win with money, you have to be on the same team.  When you merge your accounts, you eliminate the "roommate" dynamic. You can't truly fight debt or build a legacy if you are pulling in different directions. By pooling your resources, you create a larger "snowball...

Stop "Acting Your Wage": Why Colossians 3 is the Ultimate Career Cheat Code

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  The current career advice is a slow-motion suicide of your potential. In 2026, the conversation is dominated by "quiet quitting," "acting your wage," and "setting boundaries" that are really just excuses for mediocrity. The culture tells you that if your boss is difficult or your salary is stagnant, the answer is to disengage. But for a Kingdom man, this is a trap. If you only work when your boss is looking, you aren’t "sticking it to the man." You are training yourself to be mediocre. Colossians 3 provides a counter-cultural blueprint that is the ultimate career and financial cheat code. 1. The Death of "Eye-Service" "Obey in everything those who are your earthly masters, not by way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord." (Colossians 3:22) The world calls it "managing up." Paul calls it eye-service. When you work hard only when the manager is watching, you are a people-...

Personal Finance Basics: Debt

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Do you feel the burden of debt—the constant payments, the rising interest, the lack of margin? Debt is a tool that can become a burden that limits generosity and future potential. Many of us use debt to make it through the month and if that is where you currently are, that’s OK.  Let’s continue to learn more about personal finances.   First we learned about our income and how  it is a powerful wealth building tool that God uses to provide for us.  We then discussed our expenses and how as stewards it's up to us to make wise decisions with the money God has given us.  Now what happens when we spend more than we make at any given time?  Often time that leads us into debt.   Some common causes of debt are lifestyle creep, keeping up with the Jones’s, purchasing a house, purchasing vehicles that are more than our budget, medical bills, furnace goes out, student loans, signature loans, payday loans, having poor insurance coverage, and retail thera...

Defining Your Mission: What Does Financial Freedom Look Like for a Kingdom Man?

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Do you want financial freedom? Great! But what are you seeking to be freed from ? Is it work, debt, daily worry, or reliance on anyone else? Do you want to stop working altogether, or just have the option to shift to a part-time job that truly aligns with your values? Let’s define your personal destination as a faithful steward. Step 1: Define Your Financial Freedom How we define financial freedom is as diverse as we all are. Here are five common ways people frame this powerful goal. As you read these, prayerfully consider which one most closely aligns with God’s purpose for your life and family.  “You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions.” James 4:3 Definition The Goal in Focus Kingdom Man Connection Passive Income Exceeds Living Expenses (The FIRE Definition) Freedom from the need to earn. Your income from investments, rentals, or royalties is greater than your total monthly expenses. At this point, working becomes optional. A focus on m...