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Rich Brott writes about business, finance, purpose and stewardship – with a grounded perspective for the decisions that shape an abundant life.
Insights & Wisdom for a Rewarding Life – Financially, Personally, Spiritually.
- Rich Brott
Kingdom perspective
Business · Finance · Purpose · Stewardship
If you are to lead a prosperous and successful life, you must seek biblical wisdom, reflect biblical attitudes, follow biblical instruction to work hard and lead disciplined lives. Attaining financial wisdom comes after learning some personal responsibilities. We are to be accountable in caring for our resources, give generously to God and seek understanding in matters of finances. We must trust in God as our sole provider and the controller of our life in every season.
Nine Reasons to Become Debt Free To enjoy life. Debt has a way of diminishing our quality of life. It often takes the enjoyment out of the simple things in life. After piling up debt after debt, we spend half our lives just paying the cost of interest, in addition to repaying the debt.
READ ESSAY >Giving is the trigger for God’s financial miracles. When you give to the kingdom of God, it will be given back to you. But where will it come from? Who will give to you? Will God cause money to float down from heaven so that your needs will be met? No. The Bible says, “…shall […]
READ ESSAY >Track Your Expenses Track your expenses. Keep a running balance sheet of every expense and pinpoint areas where you need to cut back. Use a notebook to record the amount and category of each purchase no matter how small. Include check and credit card purchases also. Do this every day for 3 months. Total each […]
READ ESSAY >Are this month’s credit card balances higher than previous months? Have you never paid more than the minimum payment required on your credit lines or credit cards? Are you continuing to add new cards to your pocketbook? Are you always seeking new ways to borrow? Have you been feeling anxious about your debt burden? Does […]
READ ESSAY >Debt reduction will never take place without the assistance of a written plan. Planning ahead for an eventual result provides a road map to follow with pre-designated milestones. If you don’t have a plan, how will you know when you are successful? Without a predetermined road map, how do you know where you are going? It is your responsibility to have a written plan that continually measures your debt-reduction progress.
Read More >Since stewards are charged with great authority and responsibility, their character cannot be flawed. Additionally, their value systems must be ones of great integrity. Faithfulness was a fundamental virtue of a person who served as a steward.
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