One of the most common goals people share is to build wealth and live comfortably. From a young age, we hear the same advice: do well in school, get a good job, and become successful. Many students even take on massive debt to attend prestigious colleges, hoping for higher-paying careers. We climb the career ladder […]
In the Gospel for this weekend, a man asks Jesus, “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” After the man tells Jesus that he follows all the commandments, Jesus responds, “Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor and you will have treasure in Heaven; then come, follow me.” The man, saddened […]
Many families struggle to make ends meet, especially with rising prices and stagnant wages. Living paycheck to paycheck is common, and many feel depressed. I’ve been all over the country and have seen many of the homeless and outcasts of society. Those in need often feel unheard and abandoned. However, Jesus provides for those who […]
Why is it that rich people always get a bad rap in the Bible? Is having money evil? Is it bad to live a pleasurable life and do we really need to live in poverty to get into Heaven? We all have different careers and financial backgrounds and so we will also all have different […]
I very rarely play the lottery, but sometimes when the jackpot gets very high, I like to think about what I would do if I won all that money. I imagine retiring early and being able to relax and enjoy life without worries. However, after thinking about it, having a huge amount of money brings […]
