Biblical Viewpoints with Bob – The Giving View
Why do you believe that God’s word says it is more blessed to give than receive? When we are giving, who are we most like?
Has Investor Credit Stretched Too Far Again?
An interesting chart showing investor credit balances correlated to market activity came across my desk a few days ago. I felt the need to share with all of you. Look closely and study.
Fixed Indexed Annuities – The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Over the years, and in increasing numbers, I have had clients contact me about an opportunity they have received for a fixed indexed annuity. These annuities are heavily marketed by mail, radio programs, and through free seminars at steak houses as the one-size-fits-all financial product for retirement income. I decided to share this article because […]
Will Being Tactical Matter Again?
The last major downturn in the markets was in 2008. Before that it was 2001/2002. If we repeat the 6-7 year cycle once again, could we be possibly in for another major market correction soon based on recent history? I hope not.
Creatived Giving – PART 6 – The Donor Advised Fund Continued
THE DONOR ADVISED FUND Last week I introduced a tool for leaving a financial legacy called a donor advised fund. I also shared three scenarios where a solution for leaving a financial legacy was needed. In all three of these scenarios, a donor advised fund may be used to more efficiently accomplish short and long […]
Creative Giving – Part 5 – The Donor Advised Fund
Do you want to leave a financial inheritance or a financial legacy? For what do you want to be remembered? For the temporal material possessions a financial inheritance could buy for your children? OR, the eternal value a financial legacy could provide for God’s Kingdom as well as to your children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren?
Creative Giving – Part 4 – The How
In parts one and two of this series, we discussed in detail why we should give. I encourage you to go back and read the previous posts in the series. Last week we started on how to give financially, thinking beyond just giving from what’s in your checking or savings account. I’ve included the chart […]
Creative Giving – PART 3 – The How
The last few weeks we have discussed “why” we give, which I hope has challenged you both spiritually and emotionally. In Acts 20:35 Jesus is quoted as saying “it is more blessed to give than to receive”. God did not put us here just to take and consume. Giving leads to a victorious, abundant life […]
Tuesdays Two Cents Worth August 20, 2013
Spiritual and physical needs walk hand in hand.
Creative Giving – PART 2 – The Why
Last week I began a new series on Creative Giving and covered Part 1 of “Why do we give?” In this series I really want to challenge you to think differently about giving. Everything we have accumulated over the course of our lives can be used strategically for a positive impact now and after we’re […]