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Finding Treasure That Lasts
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Inside this Issue
Finding Treasure That Lasts
Rob West
If you step into almost any home or office, you’ll discover that human beings are treasure hunters.
Joy Through Trials
John Cortines
When life knocks us down— financially or otherwise— how are we to respond as Christians?
The Surprising Power of Wanting Less
Bob Lotich
What if the most important financial question isn't, "Can I afford this?" But "Can I afford to want this?"
Table of Contents
Wisdom
God Owns It All
What changes when we stop seeing ourselves as owners and start living as stewards.
Rich in What Really Matters
The Rich Young Ruler had everything money could buy, but Jesus revealed the one treasure that truly lasts.
Generosity
Q&A with Bethany Frymire
A conversation about how faith, identity, and money intersect in women's everyday lives.
How the Next Generation of Christians Will Shape Philanthropy
What new research reveals about how the next generation of Christians approaches giving.
Work & Retirement
Retirement Planning That Works
A redefinition of retirement that places meaning and purpose at the center.
More Than Taxes
Jesus' words about taxes reveal a far deeper truth about ownership, allegiance, and what belongs to God.
Q&A with Ron Blue: A Biblical Mindset for Taxes
A biblical perspective that reframes taxes from a burden into an act of stewardship and gratitude.
Conversations
Helping Adult Children Without Holding Them Back
How parents can offer financial help that encourages growth rather than dependency.
The Stranger Who Gave Everything
A kid-friendly retelling of the Good Samaritan, showing how God's generosity toward us inspires generosity toward others.
Get Into a Financial Rhythm
Pause, reflect, and steward with intention.
""Set your minds on things above, not on things that are on earth.""Colossians 3:2
""If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.""James 1:5
""Set your minds on things above, not on things that are on earth.""Colossians 3:2
Contributors
Bob Shank
Founder, The Master's Program
Founder of The Master's Program and co-founder of The Barnabas Group, mentoring leaders for Kingdom impact and serving on boards including Samaritan's Purse and the JESUS Film Project.
Bethany Frymire
CFP® & CKA® Financial Advisor, Blue Trust
A CFP® and CKA® financial advisor with Blue Trust's Everyday Steward® division and author of Women of Worth, helping clients steward their resources with biblical wisdom and purpose.
Christin Fejervary
VP of Brand & Customer Experience, National Christian Foundation
VP of Brand and Customer Experience at the National Christian Foundation, leading research on Christian generosity, including the NextGen Stewardship Study on Millennials, Gen Z, and the Great Wealth Transfer.
John Cortines
Director of Partnership & Growth, The Maclellan Foundation
Director of Partnership and Growth at The Maclellan Foundation, former COO of Generous Giving, and author of God and Money and FaithFi's Wisdom Over Wealth.
Bob Lotich, CEPF®
Founder, SeedTime
Founder of SeedTime, a top-20 personal finance influencer, and author of Simple Money, Rich Life, helping Christians steward money wisely and live generously.
Mitch Anthony
Author & Speaker
A global advisor, speaker, and pioneer of Life-Centered Planning™, co-creator of ROL Advisor and the Retirement Coaching Program, and author of over twenty books including The New Retirementality.
Other Issues
Living Rich Toward God
Issue 1
The Pursuit of Wisdom
Issue 2
Your Work Matters
Issue 3
Spending Decisions are Spiritual Decisions
Issue 4
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