Christianity is about giving. John 3:16 begins “For God so loved the world, that he gave…” God gave. Through His generosity, we are given the promise of eternal life through Jesus Christ.
A will is a legally executed document that disposes of an individual’s property according to stated desires. Wills can be short, long, clear or complicated. Not having a valid will can lead to a costly, time-consuming and relationship-damaging process.
As record numbers of individuals enter their retirement years, many are discovering that IRA's, 403b plans and other retirement plans, coupled with Social Security, will not provide adequate income.
In learning how to accomplish your desires it is vital to surround yourself with wise counsel. There is no better counsel than prayerful consultation with God. After all, He has granted us His property to use and manage. We are His stewards, managers and trustees.
Did you know that you can make a gift to charity that also pays you income? Through a Charitable Gift Annuity, you enter into a contract with a ministry by giving cash, securities or other assets. You receive a tax deduction for the gift portion of your transfer, and a fixed stream of income for life.
In 1974, Congress enacted the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) to ensure that employees would receive the retirement income employers promised through pension funds. ERISA covered lots of employer-promised benefits including retirement and health care and created a new option for Americans called an Individual Retirement Account, known simply as an IRA.
One day Jesus was teaching in the temple when a Pharisee, hoping to get Jesus in trouble with the Romans, asked him if it was lawful for Israelites to pay taxes. That put Jesus on the spot. If he said yes, the crowds surrounding him would have become angry because they felt Rome had no business running their lives and taxing them to enrich Caesar. On the other hand, if Jesus said no, the Roman soldiers would have cause to arrest him and throw him in jail.
