In tackling credit card debt you’ve got two great options for debt reduction, the snowball method and its big brother the avalanche method. Rob West describes both and when to best use each.

Counterfeit ideas have been tripping up God’s people since the garden. Rob West reminds us the only way to recognize the false is to know the real thing. Anchor your financial life in what God actually says.

Is retirement biblical? Rob West points out a Christian’s view of retirement should be different from the world’s. We save to provide income for the day when age or health prevents us from working but also for a day when we can increase our service to God.

The churches in Revelation give us some of Scripture’s most sobering lessons about wealth. Rob West shares that these churches remind us that God’s definition of wealth is radically different from ours. True wealth is found in faith, obedience, and dependence on Christ.

The story of The Widow’s Oil in 2 Kings 4 shows how God can provide in miraculous ways. Rob West applies that to our lives today that just as the widow obeyed, we must follow God’s financial principles and depend on Him for the rest.

Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan is far more shocking than we often realize. Rob West explains why and how in our finances the picture of the Good Samaritan's actions is the picture we’re called to imitate.

Most of us don’t look forward to paying taxes—but there’s a perspective shift that can change everything. Rob West explains this shift which moves us from frustration into worship because of the proof of God's provision.

In Scripture, God’s people were commanded to bring their firstfruits—the very first and best of their harvest—to the Lord. Rob West shares about firstfruits and how giving from the top and not the leftovers helps put God first in our hearts.

A will is essential if you want to avoid having your family go through the hardship of the probate court deciding how your assets will be distributed. Rob West encourages us not to procrastinate about this, get a will!

See danger and hide from it! Rob West shares three big money mistakes that, if you make any of them, will set yourself up for financial disaster and suffering. Avoid them and you will be prudent indeed!

One of the most repeated promises in the Bible is “The Lord will provide." Rob West points out that He provides not only for our financial needs by giving us the ability to earn a living, but for other needs, like family, friends and our church.

Is it okay to ask God for financial help? Rob West says nothing in the Bible says it’s not. However the attitude behind your prayers can hinder or positively affect the answer to those prayers.

“Joy to the world! The Lord is come!” The coming of Jesus Christ — God entering into His own creation as a human being — is the most stupendous fact in history. Merry Christmas from Faith and Finance.

What happens to credit card debt when a loved one dies? Rob West suggests even though the law may say otherwise, Christians should always honor their debts.

The Bible doesn’t tell us never to gamble or say gambling is a sin. But it does warn against having a “get rich quick” mentality. Rob West warns since God owns everything, do you really want to gamble with His money?

Rob West makes a point that even though the word "insurance" is not in the Bible, it reflects God’s principles in three ways. Having insurance is practical and wise even if the word isn’t found in the Bible.

When you rely on your own power to provide, can you ever be sure you’ll have enough? Rob West shares that peace comes from knowing that God owns everything and He’s your true Provider, and not just of wealth but even your ability to earn it.

When you were a child, the days leading up to Christmas were probably filled with excitement, anticipation, and joy. I hope they still are. Not because of presents under the tree, but because God took on human flesh and came to rescue us from sin and despair. He came to give us new and abundant life. From all of us at Faith & Finance, Merry Christmas!

It’s easy to get into trouble with credit cards, but that’s not inevitable if you follow four essential guidelines. Rob West lays these out so credit cards won't be a problem.

Empty gestures vs a truly generous heart. Rob West looks at two examples from the Bible revealing outward shows of generosity without the heart toward God.