Financial Coaching for Kingdom Men

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...

How Ego Gets in the Way of Your Financial Goals A year ago, my trusty push mower died. To maintain a nice lawn, I needed a new one. I wanted a self-propelled model to get my steps in, but the prices at the store were shocking. After seeing that a new mower would eat my entire lawn care budget for the season, I turned to Facebook Marketplace. The mowers online were half the price of the new ones. I messaged a few sellers, found one that looked promising, and arranged a meeting. I grabbed the cash and started my 30-minute drive. Twenty minutes in, the seller texted to cancel, and my wife noticed the ad was gone. Frustrated, I moved to the next option on my list and drove 40 minutes in the other direction. I met a couple of men at a storage unit. The mower ran but looked heavily used. A voice in my head said to walk away, but after all the driving and frustration, I just wanted to get it done. I bought the mower, not happy with my purchase, but I needed to get the lawn cut. Once I got hom...

A couple years ago, when I was in high school, I played tennis.  Ok, Ok, it was actually a few decades ago.  Playing singles tennis was fun.  If the ball came over the net, it was up to me to return it.  Run up to the net or back to the base line, it was all up to me.  When I played doubles it was a different story, the boundaries were bigger.  I had to pay attention and not run into my partner or worse hit them with my racket or the ball.  One of the fun things to do though was hit the ball right between the partners playing on the other side of the net.  Many times neither one would hit the ball, even though it would be easy for either one to hit it expecting the other would either get the ball or wouldn’t want to hurt the partner.  We called it the “Hubby Wife Area” lack of communication was a real issue.   This simple game of tennis reveals a profound truth about relationships. When it comes to a couple’s finances, that same lac...