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Christian Financial Planning Blogs

Navigating life’s financial questions through the lens of biblical wisdom.


May

8

2023

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Finding Wisdom

Posted by: Leo Marte, CFP®, MBA

I believe that God can provide us with guidance and wisdom to make decisions in all aspects of our lives, including financial decisions.

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Apr

24

2023

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Finding Financial Purpose

Posted by: Leo Marte, CFP®, MBA

This story reminds us that our finances are not just about accumulating wealth but about finding purpose and meaning in our lives.

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Apr

10

2023

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How Biblical Principles Can Guide Your Financial Decisions

Posted by: Leo Marte, CFP®, MBA

Financial planning should be guided by a deep understanding of God's principles for stewardship and generosity.

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Mar

27

2023

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How Much Should You Give?

Posted by: Leo Marte, CFP®, MBA

Tithing is a matter of belief and conviction. Remember: God doesn’t need your money and doesn’t desire a tithe out of compulsion.

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Mar

13

2023

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Why Margin Creates Opportunity

Posted by: Leo Marte, CFP®, MBA

Building a financial margin is about creating a cash flow surplus to save for emergencies and invest for the future. You may not live in a world that requires a small army, but do you even have an emergency fund to face an unexpected setback?

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Feb

27

2023

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The Issue That Can Derail Your Life

Posted by: Leo Marte, CFP®, MBA

Spend the time to clarify your goals, lead with generosity, and focus on legacy. Everything else will fade away.

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Feb

13

2023

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Are You Willing to Risk Your Retirement To Follow Him?

Posted by: Leo Marte, CFP®, MBA

Abram believed this calling was more significant than himself, his family, his possessions, and his country. Instead, he was focused on the legacy God promised him: a great nation and blessing all families on earth.

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Jan

30

2023

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Are You Giving For The Right Reasons?

Posted by: Leo Marte, CFP®, MBA

When we remember that God owns everything, generosity is easy and joyful. We always have more than we deserve.

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Jan

16

2023

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The 4 Steps to Redeem Work

Posted by: Leo Marte, CFP®, MBA

So how do we start the process of redeeming work? We leverage our God-given abilities and put them to work.

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Jan

2

2023

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The Reason We Are Not All Wealthy

Posted by: Leo Marte, CFP®, MBA

The human desire to chase after what we want, even if it is opposed to what God wants, led us out of God’s plentiful garden. Our world is plagued with hunger, disease, and poverty. What should have been living in a plentiful garden under ideal conditions is now threatened by darkness.

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