Your Relationship with Money
Your Relationship with Money When we talk about money, we often focus on numbers: How much do I make? How much do I spend? How much do I owe? How much do I have saved? But perhaps a deeper question comes first. What is your relationship with money? Money is more than dollars and cents. It is connected […]
10 Passive Income Ideas for Churches and Ministers: Turning Resources into Sustainable Ministry
10 Passive Income Ideas for Churches and Ministers: Turning Resources into Sustainable Ministry Can churches and ministers create additional income without compromising their calling? The answer is yes—but we need to begin with the right question. The goal should not simply be: How can I make more money? A better question is: How can we […]
Financial Literacy By Rev. Dr. Binu B. Peniel Feb 28, 2026 origingally published in truebread.com
Financial Literacy As income tax return season reminds us to take a hard look at our finances, it also invites a deeper question we often avoid: Is all debt harmful, or is there a difference between bad debt and good debt? The Bible does not shy away from the subject of wealth. In fact, Scripture […]
Reimagining Christian Preaching for a Changing World
Reimagining Christian Preaching for a Changing World Christian preaching has always existed at the intersection of Scripture and human experience. The preacher receives an ancient and enduring message and communicates it to people living within a particular historical, cultural, social, and intellectual context. The challenge before the contemporary Church is therefore not simply what we […]
Understanding Income: Earned, Portfolio, and Asset Income
Income: Earned, Portfolio, and Asset Income Financial literacy begins with learning how money works—not simply how to earn it, but how to manage it, grow it, and eventually allow it to work for you. One of the most important concepts in financial literacy is understanding the different ways income can be generated. Most people are […]
The Vulture and the Little Girl
The Vulture and the Little Girl By Dr. Binu B. Peniel Mar 14, 2024•12 min read•Faith & Society Originally published in https://thetruebread.com/articles/the-vulture-and-the-little-girl Some of you might remember the haunting photograph titled *The Vulture and the Little Girl* (1993), also known as *Struggling Girl* or *The Vulture is Hungry*. This image stirred the world’s conscience. The […]
The Three M’s of Money: Make It, Manage It, Multiply It
Three M’s of Money: Make It, Manage It, Multiply It Financial literacy is not just about earning a paycheck—it’s about building a life of stability, freedom, and purpose. At its core, money management can be simplified into three essential principles: Make Money, Manage Money, and Multiply Money. When you understand and apply these three M’s, […]
Advent: Hope, Peace, Love, and Joy
Advent: Hope, Peace, Love, and Joy Advent derives from the Latin word adventus, which means “coming.” The season proclaims the coming of Christ—whose birth we prepare to celebrate once again, who comes continually in Word and Spirit, and whose return in final victory we anticipate. Each year, Advent calls the community of faith to prepare […]
How to Build Passive Income: Simple Ways to Make Money While You Sleep
“How to Build Passive Income: Simple Ways to Make Money While You Sleep” Dr. Binu Peniel If you’re someone who likes to plan ahead, you’ve probably thought about what life might look like after work — maybe slowing down, retiring early, or just having more freedom to enjoy your days. But here’s the truth: a […]
The Cashflow Quadrant: Which Side Are You On?
The Cashflow Quadrant: Which Side Are You On? Have you ever wondered why some people seem to work all their lives just to get by, while others seem to build wealth that grows even when they’re asleep? Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, breaks this down in a simple framework called the Cashflow […]