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.
Marriage & Family
Marriage & Family
19 articles tagged Marriage & Family
A Letter to the Man Whose Father Never Taught Him About Money
If your father never sat you down to talk about money, the gap is real and it is not your fault. Here is a letter for the man carrying it.
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.
A Letter to the Man Who Just Got Engaged
Congratulations. And: there are a few things about money worth saying before the wedding, from a man who learned some of them the hard way.
The RESP Guide for Canadian Christian Fathers (And Why the Government Will Help You Fund It)
The RESP is one of Canada's most underused accounts. The government will match your contributions 20 cents on the dollar. Here is how to start.
Should You Buy a House in Ontario? Run the Numbers First.
Homeownership is treated as a financial no-brainer in Canada. The real numbers are more complicated, and more honest, than most people realize.
She Has More Debt Than You Expected. Now What?
The debt itself rarely tells you as much as how she relates to it. Here's how to think clearly and keep thinking together.
The Money Questions Worth Asking Before You Fall Too Far
Knowing your partner's relationship with money before marriage isn't suspicious. It's one of the most loving things you can do.
The Insurance That Matters More Than Life Insurance (And Most Men Don't Have It)
Most Canadian men have life insurance and zero disability coverage. Statistically, that's backwards. Here's what to do about it.
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.
The Most Loving Hour of Paperwork You Will Ever Do
Estate planning is not about planning your death. It is about refusing to leave your family with a second tragedy after the first.
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.
The First Honest Money Conversation With Your Wife: A Practical Playbook
If you've been hiding the real number from your wife, here is how to finally tell her - with grace, and without blowing up your marriage.
How to Have the Money Talk Before You Get Married
Most couples who fight about money after marriage never talked about it before. Not because they didn't care. Because nobody showed them how.
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.
Why Money Fights Aren't Really About Money
The budget fight is rarely about the budget. Here's what's actually happening in most marital money conflicts - and how to have the conversation that helps.
Life Insurance for Christian Families in Canada: A Biblical Guide to Protecting Your Household
A practical guide to life insurance in Canada for Christian families. Term vs whole life, how much coverage you need, and why protecting your family is biblical stewardship - not a lack of faith.
Money and Marriage: How We Navigate Two Incomes, Two Opinions, and One Budget
How Canadian Christian couples can manage money together - budgeting, combining finances, handling different money styles, and building unity around stewardship.
Raising Faithful Stewards: How to Teach Your Kids About Money
Age-appropriate ways to teach Canadian Christian children about budgeting, giving, saving, and earning - building lifelong stewardship habits.
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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.
TFSA vs RRSP: The Canadian Christian's Complete Decision Guide (2026)
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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.
The Christian Budgeting Guide for Canadians: A Biblical Plan for Your Money
Christian budgeting guide for Canadians: a biblical, step-by-step plan for managing your money, giving faithfully, and building financial peace in your household.
Tithing in Canada: 7 Biblical Answers to Questions Christian Men Actually Ask
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