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Last week, I introduced to you two kinds of “moneygers”—the Survivor and the Pretender. The Survivor, as I described in Part 1 of this article, is the moneyger whose expense level is almost just equal to his income level. Meaning, if he receives P10,000 a month, he also spends P10,000 for his monthly expenses. Remember the Gloria Gaynor song I [...]

Do you know that whoever you are and whatever you do, you are a MANAGER? Yes! YOU ARE A MANAGER! I’m sure many people will agree with this. And for us to handle money well, we need to determine, first and foremost, what kind of Moneyger we are. For many years now, I have learned that there are four kinds [...]

How far are you willing to step in faith? Would you still act and speak of your faith even if it seems like you’re hanging on a thread, with uncertainties lurking around you? Ailene Tumabaga of Caloocan discovered that faith does not require the blabbing and bragging of it. It’s actually “walking” by faith that taps on heaven’s gates to [...]

Tithing can be a struggle for many, and for some, even debatable. But for Richard of Pangasinan, tithing is his pledge—his lifetime commitment. For Richard, giving to God is his own way of saying “thank You” to Him. Little did he know, his “tenth” is worth more than what he thinks. Richard’s First Fruits As a freelance cartoonist and artist, [...]

Couples should work hard to find ways to talk about money. It’s not the most romantic subject, but it is very important to settle our view, opinions, or rules in handling personal or conjugal money. It is also important that both husband and wife understand that it will never be “my money” or “your money” but “our money.” When you [...]

I’ve often been asked, “What do you do when you lose your job? You certainly cannot stop the bills from coming on time.” Good question. And we also cannot ignore that the situation will bring extreme stress to the family. I’ve been there. I’ve experienced it. I had my doubts, fears, and troubles. I’ve thrown a fist at God and [...]

God certainly has a plan to help you overcome your financial struggles. He loves to help you get out of debt. He has never thought you needed to be in debt in the first place. He says in Philippians 4:19, “And my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in Christ Jesus.” HE is our Provider. Okay, [...]

“Jun,” an OFW, sent me a private message today to ask for help. Mukhang di na niya talaga kaya ang mga nangyayari sa buhay niya. Ilang taon na siyang OFW pero hanggang sa ngayon, lubog na lubog pa rin siya sa utang. Sa dulo ng kaniyang email, nabanggit niya ang pagpapakamatay. My heart immediately grieved for him. If Dubai was [...]

                I love reading the parables; they’re just my favorites. Simple and yet profound. I love stories, and I like how Jesus tells them. I think Jesus is the greatest storyteller, and I certainly know you agree. Do you remember the Parable of the Talents? It’s found in Matthew 25:14-30. Remember what the [...]

                A Christian wrote a letter to the editor of a newspaper and complained for all to read, that it did not make sense to him to go to church every Sunday. “I’ve gone for 30 years now,” he wrote, “and in that time I have heard something like 3,000 sermons. But for [...]

                I believe in the wind, even though I cannot see it. I know without it, I will die. No matter how much I inhale, how hard I inhale, how often I inhale… if there is no wind I will naturally die. I was designed this way; it is not a flaw, but [...]

                The book of Ecclesiastes never fails to amaze me. Written by the richest person ever to walk the face of the earth, King David’s son, the wise King Solomon. And with all his majestic trappings of abundance, he exclaims with certainty, with finality; “The foolishness of thinking that wealth brings happiness!” – [...]

                I visited my favorite bookstore last Sunday after church. It is a daily routine I cherish. It is a time for me to feed my mind. Safely hidden in one of the bookshelf corner was this little green book by a certain Frank Mihalic, Stories. This book engrossed me for an hour. [...]

                Don’t pray with the sole motive to get, get, GET. While there is no doubt that your prayers would be heard, you will not get the response you are seeking. Our God seeks a relationship with you. It is His PRIMARY goal. It is the kind of relationship that begins with another [...]