Chronic stress, anxiety, long and tiring hours at work, sleep deprivation, restless mind . . . These are the signs that you’re trapped on the hamster wheel. I’ve been there many times, and I know how exhausting it is! Hamster Wheel Syndrome is the illusion (that seems so real) that you must solve all of […]
It All Starts In Your Mind
What do confidence, success, fear and depression have in common? It all starts in your mind . . . Albert Einstein defined insanity as “doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” Many people work tirelessly to change their “results” – get more money, gain back their health, restore broken relationships, […]
Intro: 7 Lies About Money That Christians Believe
Today many people, even Christians, experience conflicts surrounding riches and the pursuit of success and wealth. Frankly speaking, we all have questions about money. Is money good, bad or neutral? What does God really think about money, wealth and success? Does He even care about my finances? In my 50+ years in the business world, […]
Lie #1: “10% Is God’s, 90% Is Mine”
Many Christians are taught that once they bring 10% of their money to church, the rest belongs to them —and they’re free to do with it whatever they want. Don’t get me wrong—I do believe in tithing—this is not where I see the problem. It’s great to dedicate a part of your money to Christian […]
Lie #2: “The More Money I Have, The Happier I Will Become”
“Everybody knows money won’t make them happier, but they all want to find that out for themselves . . .” Check yourself, but be honest: Do you think the more money you get, the happier you’ll become? The world’s financial system wants us to think so. That’s why Jesus called money deceitful (Mark 4:19). It […]
Lie #3: “God Doesn’t Care About My Finances”
In January 2010, I was speaking to a group of marketplace leaders in Mumbai, India. A haute couturefashion designer came up to me and intensely said, “I just realized I am a financial hostage. I have no biblical basis for anything I am doing. I did not know that the Lord specifically cared about my business. […]