Financial Coaching for Kingdom Men

Have you ever found a twenty-dollar bill in the pocket of a coat you haven't worn in years? It’s a great feeling. Now, imagine finding a forgotten utility deposit, an uncashed paycheck from a summer job, or an old bank account from a state you haven't lived in for a decade. According to the government, there are billions of dollars in unclaimed property just sitting in state and federal vaults, waiting for the rightful owners to claim it.  Here is how you can go on a "treasure hunt" for your family’s missing money using official, free resources. 1. The State Treasure Chest Most unclaimed money is held at the state level. When a business (like a bank or an insurance company) loses track of you, they are legally required to turn your money over to the state’s unclaimed property office. How to Search: Start at USA.gov/unclaimed-money . This site provides a direct map and links to every state's official treasury website. MissingMoney.com: Most states participate in...

Tax season has a way of holding up a mirror to our lives. You look at the "Gross Pay" on your W-2 and that familiar pit forms in your stomach. You think, “I made that much money last year? Where on earth did it all go?” Without a plan, money is remarkably flighty. If you don't intentionally tell it where to stay, it will fly away like a pet finch when the cage door is left ajar—quick, quiet, and suddenly out of reach. The Workplace Trap vs. The Family Blessing For many of us, our only experience with a "budget" is at the office. In the corporate world, a budget feels like a list of restrictions handed down from a department you’ve never visited. It’s a "no" to your ideas, a "not yet" to your project, and a ceiling on your potential. But a family budget is fundamentally different. It isn’t a corporate restriction; it is a Kingdom duty and a divine blessing. At work, you have no control. At home, you and your spouse are the Finance Committee. ...

  Your 5-Year Plan is Probably Wrong. Many of us believe hard work guarantees our goals. We embrace the hustle: Work hard, play hard, and live the life you want. But if you’re honest, how many 5-year periods ended exactly where you thought they would? The common saying, “I made my plans, told them to God and he laughed,” often feels more fitting for life in the real world. The core problem arises when we equate good stewardship with total control . I recently had a conversation with a dear brother who excelled at managing his money but failed to allow for simple enjoyment. This caused strain on his family because he was so focused on future security that he wasn't allowing himself to truly enjoy the blessings he had already received. The Bible offers a clear counterpoint to this anxiety, one that hit me profoundly: “In the day of prosperity be joyful, and in the day of adversity consider: God has made the one as well as the other, so that man may not find out anything that will be...