5 Biblical Tips for Holiday Spending

Without all the discounts, sales and holiday deals, a lot of people often get tempted to overspend during the holidays. Without proper discipline, you can make some purchases that you may regret come January. In this infographic, learn five biblical tips you need to remember when you go Christmas shopping.

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Compass Asia Pacific Retreat in Manila, Philippines

Compass Asia Pacific has recently concluded a three-day retreat in Manila, Philippines from 15-18 October. National directors from the region including South Korea, China, Singapore, Australia, and the Philippines gathered to strengthen relationships, share updates and discuss best practices in ministry. James Sim from Singapore, the director of Compass Asia Pacific hosted the program. One of the highlights of the event was the arrival of Howard Dayton himself. Having the founder of Compass - finances God's way, and author of the Compass books and other publications was indeed a moment to celebrate. Flying from Florida, USA, he was warmly welcomed by all those who came for the retreat. Leo Kuiper of Compass Netherlands also flew a long distance to be there and  provided an overview of the ‘Debt Free Coaching’ course they currently offer in the Netherlands. Leo also explained that financial problems are just the tip of the iceberg. According to Leo, “Money cannot solve financial problems. The root of financial problems in people’s lives is their lack of a personal relationship with God.” Throughout the retreat, each National Director discussed and gave a brief overview of the various impacts and causes of debt in people’s lives, the debt…

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Our Role with Money and Possessions [Infographic]

The Bible explains our roles when it comes to the wealth and blessings given to us by the Lord. Having a role means God has entrusted us a specific responsibility and we are expected to do it in way that bring glory to his name. In this infographic, we will learn that God gave us authority to manage money and possessions. Along with this priviledge, the Lord also make us accountable in the way we manage our finances.

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Three Practical Money Lessons We Can Learn from King Solomon

If you want to learn any important thing about money, you need to study from the life of one of the wealthiest men who ever lived, King Solomon! King Solomon was exceedingly blessed among all the kings in the Bible. He was given superior wisdom by God himself. In Second Chronicles 1:7, it says, “that night God appeared to Solomon and said to him, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.” In verses 10 to 12, Solomon answered, “ 10 Give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may lead this people, for who is able to govern this great people of yours?” 11 God said to Solomon, “Since this is your heart’s desire and you have not asked for wealth, possessions or honour, nor for the death of your enemies, and since you have not asked for a long life but for wisdom and knowledge to govern my people over whom I have made you king, 12 therefore wisdom and knowledge will be given you. And I will also give you wealth, possessions and honour, such as no king who was before you ever had and none after you will have.” We all need godly wisdom in every aspect…

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God’s Part in Work [Infographic]

Work is part of life here on earth. You are to consider it as one of the ways you can obey the Lord and give glory to His name. If you have a job, business, or career, it's important for you to know your divine purpose for it. When you experience success at work, realise that God is the source of the health, talent, and wisdom that you used to achieve it. Although you worked hard for it, you should thank God for his blessings and keep a humble attitude. Whether you're an employee or employer, we're ultimately serving the Lord himself. This infographic explain God's part in our work.  

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Seeing Work in God’s Eyes

Work is a part of life no matter what age you are. When we were kids, we were taught to do house chores. As employees, we work to earn a living. Even managers and CEOs have such huge responsibilities their minds work 24 hours, seven days a week. Depending on your attitude, you will either love work or hate it. But why do we work? Why we work? The Bible shows that God was the first to do work on the earth. Yes, the sovereign Creator of the universe worked for six days and rested on the seventh day. Genesis 2:2-3 says, “By the seventh day God completed His work which He had done; and He rested on the seventh day from all His work which He had done. . . all His work which God had created and made.” After he finished creation, God observed the quality of His work, and when He determined that He had done a good job, He took pleasure in the result calling it “very good.” From the creation story in Genesis, we learn that even before Adam fell into sin, God intended for him to participate in his work.“Then the Lord God took…

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Four Things To Remember When Passing Through Life’s Crises [Infographic]

Life has different seasons. There will be times when storms come and you could be faced with a huge crises. This could be a job loss, major illness, birth of a special-needs child, business reversal, death of a family member, identity theft, military deployment of a breadwinner, home foreclosure, or bankruptcy. Surveys reveal that many marriages simply don’t survive the stress of these difficulties. You need to realise that for every season of life, God has a promise for you to hang on to. Don't give up too easily. Here's four things you need to remember when passing through life's crises.

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