Did you know there are an estimated 50 million slaves in the world today? Would you like to be a modern-day abolitionist? [Click here to listen to the FaithFi (Moneywise Radio) interview based on this article.] One of the most beloved and theologically rich Christmas carols is “O Holy Night.” The powerful lyrics […]
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Pursuing a life that’s rich with meaning and purpose
If you have been married for more than one day, you already know that when you say “I do,” you don’t instantly have all the same values and priorities. Many couples spend decades of frustration around the topic of money, even though husbands and wives desire unity and agreement. As a financial planner, I have walked hundreds […]
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I see many parallels between the ancient, Biblical role of the steward and that of modern-day Financial Advisor, likely because of my own personal experience serving as a Financial Advisor. These roles require that decisions (or recommendations) be made based, not on self-interest of the one hired to manage the wealth, but on the interests […]
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The first time my family moved to Kenya and I experienced interacting with street kids in Nairobi, I was 10-years-old. It was a year of intense learning for me. I learned what it meant to be a minority and to be treated very differently because of my white skin. I also learned that I was wealthy, […]
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Most investors have no idea what they own or why…and are too busy to do the research. We get that you’re busy and we’re here to help! But first you need to understand how this disconnect leads to some potentially devastating outcomes that you simply can’t afford to ignore. You see, every dollar invested is […]
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“We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making His appeal through us” (2 Corinthians 5:20a). In the same way that the political ambassadors of our day serve as representatives of their home countries while living abroad, we, as followers of Christ, live on the earth as representatives of heaven. We are here to […]
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We consider many criteria in our investment selection process, but there’s one factor that carries the most weight.
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This newly-released book, Investing & Faith: The Impact of Faith-Based Investing, is a collaborative work that pulls together insights from 12 industry leaders. We hope it will be a blessing and encouragement to you. I was honored to contribute Chapter 7, “The Stewardship of Faith-Based Investing.” Our team is busy this week sending the […]
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One of the fund companies I have admired and partnered with over the years recently put forth a new slogan, “Investing that Makes the World Rejoice.” Honestly, it took me by surprise. Even though I’ve been actively involved in faith-based investing for several years, I would never have thought of Proverbs 11:10a “When the righteous […]
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The recently-released 2018 Report on US Sustainable, Responsible and Impact Investing Trends, published by US SIF Foundation shows an incredible amount of momentum. More and more investors are aligning their resources with their values. According to the report, “Sustainable, responsible and impact investing (SRI) in the United States continues to expand at a healthy pace. […]
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