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4 Steps to Naming a Potential Guardian
God has uniquely gifted you to parent your children, and there’s no such thing as the “perfect” guardian to raise them in your place. However…
It’s crucial you choose a trustworthy guardian to provide for your children’s long-term spiritual, emotional and physical needs, in the unlikely event you cannot.
Article Type: Pastor to Pastor
Money helps me feel safe, secure and in control. Here’s how giving is changing me.
Article Type: Biblical Stewardship Tips & Insights
Gifts That Pay Income for Life
Are you torn between making a difference and having enough for retirement? There’s a win-win solution! You can care for your needs AND still give generously through a gift that pays you income for life.
When it comes to generosity, good intentions outnumber acts of giving by a ratio of three to one! As with anything else, it’s easy to “talk the talk” instead of “walk the walk.”
Article Type: Life Stories
Generosity for the Sake of the Gospel
July 17, 1975 is permanently stamped into Steve Chittenden’s memory as the most important day in his personal history.
“I wasn’t raised in a Christian home, but then I met the Lord in high school,” recalls Steve. “When I first saw Christian compassion and kindness, it rocked my world!”
Article Type: Ask a Planner
Q: What kinds of gifts can I give in exchange for life income payments?
A: Surprisingly, there are a variety of gifts you can give in exchange for payments for life – everything from cash, publicly traded appreciated stock, real estate that has grown in value, farm machinery that is paid for and depreciated, and commodities such as grains, fruits or even livestock.
Article Type: NewsTips & Insights
On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The massive $2.2 trillion stimulus package is intended to provide swift relief to individuals and organizations alike, in the midst of the global Covid-19 pandemic.
In addition to direct payment and other provisions that may benefit your family, here are several CARES Act items and other considerations related to your giving.
Article Type: Life Stories
Where there’s a will, there’s a way. Committed to managing all their God-given resources well, Jerry and Karen Laverman find creative ways to give that increase both their joy and Kingdom impact.
Article Type: Pastor to Pastor
I have a nerdy dream to write, sing and produce a hit song about the heart of the matter when it comes to stewardship. Once it goes platinum, everyone will know what stewardship is really about. Sing it with me!
Article Type: A Message From the Director
What are your aspirations for your family?
From my earliest days of childhood, I knew my mother’s highest aspiration for me. She regularly quoted 3 John 1:4 (NIV), “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.”