by Matt Bell | Dec 9, 2025 | Faith & Finances |
As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had...
by Matt Bell | Nov 25, 2025 | Faith & Finances, Money & Marriage |
I love the fact that the holiday season begins with Thanksgiving. It’s so healthy to take some time to remember all that we’re grateful for. One of the best ideas for doing so was introduced to me by a remarkable couple I know. Prioritizing Their Use of Money Bob and...
by Matt Bell | Nov 18, 2025 | Faith & Finances, Psychology of Money, Spending |
The way we buy cars offers a great example of what I call “binge/purge” money management. When gas prices are high, fuel-efficient vehicles tend to do especially well. When prices are low, less-efficient SUVs and pick-up trucks sell best. Auto industry writer Jason...
by Matt Bell | Nov 4, 2025 | Faith & Finances, Generosity |
When my wife, Jude, and I got married, I was making almost three times as much as she was (she worked in full-time ministry while I had a corporate job), and yet she had more money in savings, more money in investments, a paid-off car that was two years newer than my...
by Matt Bell | Oct 28, 2025 | Faith & Finances, Psychology of Money |
As I sat at a red light in our neighborhood last week, waiting to make a right-hand turn, my attention was focused on traffic coming from my left. As I waited, I committed a grievous sin. I didn’t notice that the oncoming drivers were slowing down because their light...
by Matt Bell | Sep 2, 2025 | Faith & Finances, Generosity |
It’s tricky business teaching about generosity these days. Preachers of the prosperity gospel are packing their pews and selling lots of books. Theirs is a “give in order to get” message, based on a misinterpretation of verses like Luke 6:38: Give, and it will be...
Thanks so much, Jacob! I appreciate the encouragement and always enjoy reading your work at https://rootofall.substack.com/
Thank you for this, Matt. This is beautifully written and such an important message. Keep writing, and God bless!
Thanks for stopping by, Kenny. I hope you're sharing your story with others. I'm sure you could be an encouragement…
Thank you Matt. Really appreciate your story and the key biblical principles and practices to financial freedom. Your story has…
Great stuff, William. So logical, so simple, and yet so rarely practiced. Not having a car payment is a huge…