What I Still Haven't Figured Out About Money
I run a personal finance site. Here is a confessional list of everything I have not yet resolved about money - and what I pray when the questions outnumber the answers.
Biblical Teaching
Biblical Teaching
What does Scripture actually say about money, debt, contentment, and generosity? These are the foundational articles - start here if you want the theology before the tactics.
When Homeownership Becomes an Idol
Wanting a home is not wrong. But if you cannot imagine a faithful Christian life without owning one, something has gotten hold of you that needs naming.
What Does the Bible Say About Money? More Than You Think
What does the Bible say about money? A thorough look at what Scripture teaches about wealth, debt, giving, and stewardship for Canadian Christian men.
Tithing in Canada: 7 Biblical Answers to Questions Christian Men Actually Ask
The complete tithing guide for Canadian Christians, including the biblical case, gross vs. net income, CRA charitable donation tax credits, and a practical system to start giving faithfully this week.
What Did Jesus Actually Say About Money?
More than almost any other subject. Jesus addressed money in 11 of his 39 parables. Here is what he was actually saying.
Do Not Be Anxious: What Matthew 6 Actually Means When You Have a Mortgage
Trust and wisdom held together in the same breath. What Jesus actually said about money worry, and what He did not.
Compound Interest and the Bible: Why Time Is Your Greatest Financial Asset
The parable of the talents isn't just about faithfulness. It's a story about what buried potential costs you - and why starting now matters more than starting with more.
The Provision Myth: What Christian Men Think It Means to Provide (And What It Actually Means)
Provision is not the same as income. A man can earn a great deal and provide poorly. A man can earn modestly and provide deeply. The difference is in what he sees.
The Parable of the Talents: What It Really Says About Money and Investing
The parable of the talents is the closest thing in the New Testament to a direct endorsement of investing. Here is what it actually says about money, fear, and faithful stewardship.
What Generosity Does to You Before It Does Anything for Anyone Else
Most teaching frames giving as the fruit of a generous heart. Jesus says it the other way around. The treasure moves the heart, not the other way.
Biblical Principles of Money Management That Actually Change How You Live
Biblical principles of money management for Canadian Christian men. Practical stewardship, debt freedom, budgeting, generosity, and contentment grounded in Scripture.
Should Christians Invest in the Stock Market? A Biblical Answer
A pastor's honest answer to the question Christian men keep asking quietly: is investing godly, or just gambling with extra steps?
What Does the Bible Say About Budgeting? 5 Principles That Change How You Spend
What does the Bible say about budgeting? Discover 5 biblical principles for planning your money wisely, with practical steps for Canadian Christian families.
Why Index Funds Are the Most Christian Way to Invest (And What Dave Ramsey Got Wrong)
Dave Ramsey has helped millions get out of debt. But his investing advice? The data says otherwise - and the stewardship case for index funds is stronger than you'd think.
What Does the Bible Say About Debt?
What does the Bible say about debt? A biblical and pastoral look at what borrowing does to the soul and the family, with a practical plan to start getting free tonight.
The Money Model I Never Inherited
Nobody taught me about money growing up. Here's what I built from scratch - and why your starting point isn't a deficit.
Should You Tithe on Gross or Net Income? 3 Biblical Principles That Settle the Question
Should you tithe on gross or net income? A biblical and practically Canadian answer with real numbers, CPP nuance, and 3 principles that guide the decision.
The Borrower Is Servant: Why Debt Is More Than a Math Problem
Debt is not just an interest-rate problem. A Canadian pastor on what Proverbs 22:7 really means for your freedom, your calling, and your options.
Generosity Beyond the Tithe: What to Do With the Other 90%
The tithe is the floor of Christian giving, not the ceiling. The real stewardship question is what a man does with the remaining ninety percent.
Can You Actually Tithe When You Don't Have Much?
The honest answer to the question most Christian men are afraid to ask: what does faithful giving look like when every dollar is already spoken for?
Frugal Is Not the Same as Miserable
Frugality is a virtue - until it isn't. Here's the line between careful stewardship and something darker, and how to know which side you're on.
The Money Shame Men Carry Alone
Most men will say almost anything before admitting to financial struggle. Here's what financial shame actually costs - and how to start naming it.
What Proverbs 22:7 Actually Means About Debt
Proverbs 22:7 says the borrower is slave to the lender. Is it a command or an observation? A Canadian pastor's honest look at what this verse means for debt decisions.
The Theology of Enough: Learning to Mean It
Contentment isn't a feeling - it's a discipline Paul said he had to learn. Here's what that learning actually looks like for a Christian man managing money.
What Rebuilding Looks Like: On Trust, Money, and Starting Over
After a significant financial failure, the budget isn't what broke. Here's what actually needs to happen to rebuild trust - and how long it really takes.
Why I Want My Investments to Be Boring
Every congregation has an exciting investment tip. Here's why boring index funds beat exciting opportunities - and the biblical case for patience as a financial strategy.
You Are Not What You Earn: Work, Identity, and the Christian Man
Two lies about work damage men's finances more than bad budgets do. Here's what the Bible actually says about work and identity - and why it changes how you handle money.
Your Wife Earns More. Here's What That Requires of You.
A pastor's honest account of navigating a higher-earning wife - the interior friction, what the Bible actually says, and the practical implications for your household.