In 2013, I released my No Nonsense Personal Finance : A Step by Step Guide book with one clear goal: to help Filipinos become more financially responsible and free. Through years of mentoring, speaking, writing,teaching, and learning, I’ve realized that while financial strategies may evolve with time, the fundamentals remain constant. So today, I want … Continue reading Revisiting my 5 Steps to Financial Peace
Growing up in the Philippines, the image of Jesus that surrounded me was always tender, soft, and often helpless. I saw Him in Sto. Niño statues—chubby, smiling, childlike. Or I saw Him bleeding, limp, and nailed to a cross. These images were deeply ingrained in Filipino religious culture, and they served a certain emotional and … Continue reading Rediscovering the Victorious Christ
“Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine.” — Proverbs 3:9–10 (ESV) For many years, I believed that honoring God with my finances started and ended with the tithe—the first 10%. And while … Continue reading Beyond the 10%