After 34 years of marriage, I’ve learned that wisdom doesn’t always come from what’s popular. Some advice sounds good, even well-meaning, but when we hold it up to the truth of God’s Word, it simply doesn’t stand. One of those popular sayings is this: “Happy wife, happy life.” Now before you react—yes, I want my … Continue reading Why “Happy Wife, Happy Life” Is a Dangerous Belief
One of the questions I get asked by young professionals is this:“Kuya Randell, kailangan ko na ba ng life insurance kahit single pa ako?” It’s a fair question. After all, many of you are still building your careers, paying off debt, or helping your family. Life insurance might feel like something only married people or … Continue reading Should Singles Buy Life Insurance?
When we talk about personal finance, we usually focus on skills: budgeting, investing, saving, and so on. These are all important and I’ve taught them for years. But there’s a deeper, often overlooked issue that needs to be addressed—the issue of sin. Yes, sin can mess up your finances. And I’m not just talking about … Continue reading When Sin Messes with Your Money: And How the Gospel Redeems It