Financial Coaching for Kingdom Men

  Introduction: The Fleeting Pursuit of Wealth This morning, as I spent time in God's Word, a passage from Proverbs 23 :4-5 resonated deeply: "Do not toil to acquire wealth: be discerning enough to desist. When your eyes light on it. It is gone, for suddenly it sprouts wings, flying like an eagle toward heaven." Have you ever felt caught in the relentless pursuit of more, only to find that wealth, when made the sole focus, can feel incredibly fleeting? It's a powerful reminder that if growing our net worth is our only life goal, we might be chasing something that "suddenly sprouts wings." Investing in What Truly Lasts Proverbs 23:23 offers a profound contrast: "Buy truth, and do not sell it; buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding." This verse challenges us to consider what we're truly using our wealth for. Are we simply accumulating it, storing it in silos, and deriving our self-worth from account balances? Or are we leveraging the blessi...

  Why Budgeting is Important for Individuals and for your Family Budgeting. The word itself can sometimes evoke a groan, a sigh, or perhaps a sudden urge to check social media. It’s often seen as a restrictive, tedious task, a financial straitjacket that limits fun. But what if we reframed budgeting not as a constraint, but as a powerful tool for freedom, peace of mind, and even stronger family bonds? In reality, embracing a budget is one of the most impactful steps you can take for your financial well-being, both as an individual and as a family unit. It echoes a timeless wisdom found in scripture, highlighting the importance of diligent stewardship. "Know well the condition of your flocks, and pay attention to your herds; for riches are not forever, nor does a crown endure to all generations. When the grass disappears, the new growth is seen, and the herbs of the mountains are gathered in, the lambs will be for your clothing, and the goats will bring the price of a field, and th...

  Do you have a goal? A dream? Is it to get the ball into the net? Each of us has goals that are unique to us. Some may be similar, but all are unique. Tonight, we're going to talk about some goal-setting ideas, making sure we create SMART goals, and ways to ensure we accomplish these goals. But first, let's ground our discussion in timeless Biblical wisdom. We often meticulously plan, strategize, and visualize our success. And there's immense value in that focused intention. But have you ever poured your heart and soul into a goal, only to find the outcome wasn't quite what you expected? Or perhaps the journey felt harder, less fulfilling, or even downright futile despite your best efforts? It's a common experience, and it often points to a deeper truth about the nature of our ambitions. Proverbs 16:1-3 offers profound wisdom on this very topic: “The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD. All the ways of a man are pure in h...

  We live in a world that often tells us to grasp tightly, to accumulate more, and to prioritize our own security above all else. But what if the path to true abundance — not just financial, but in every area of life — lies in the exact opposite direction? What if the secret to gaining is found in giving? This a timeless truth echoed throughout scripture, and particularly beautifully in Proverbs 12:24-25 (ESV): "One gives freely, yet grows all the richer: another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want. Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered." Let's unpack these powerful verses and explore what biblical stewardship truly means for our lives today. The Paradox of Prosperity: Giving Freely, Growing Richer The first part of this proverb presents a delightful paradox: "One gives freely, yet grows all the richer." Our natural inclination might be to think that the more we give away, the less we have. Yet, the...