“Make No Little Plans”
What "unreasonable" adventure is God calling you to in 2020? Are you ready to follow His plans?
Category: Editorials
Building Your Eternity Portfolio
We'd like to send you a free book that'll help you become more intentional about investing your resources in things that generate eternal treasure in heaven. After all, giving is the ultimate
The Day Thanks Went Missing
Surely, there are certain people who've made a lasting and positive difference in your life — perhaps a teacher, a pastor, or a neighbor. Have you ever said, “Thank you”?
Determining Worth
Do you value yourself based on the current “going prices” in society’s marketplace? Or, do you value yourself by the eternal price Someone was willing to pay for you?
Wait for It!
Patience is out of fashion. That’s too bad because, in investing, the most profitable path is marked by patience. Good things really do come to those who wait.
SMI by the Numbers
SMI is now in its 30th year! Our executive editor Mark Biller has been thinking about several significant numbers related to SMI’s history — and also about numbers that tell us something about the current market
Earth Offers Opportunities That Heaven Doesn’t
The Apostle James says life is “a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.” What are we doing now, in this “little while,” to make God's glory known?
“A Game of Recovery”
If you're not too happy with your past spending, investing, and giving decisions, join the club. But don't despair. You can recover from setbacks. Here's how.
“Is it Biblical to Save for Retirement?”
Saving for retirement doesn’t necessarily mean you’re not trusting in God. In fact, done with the right spirit, retirement planning can be a powerful expression of your trust in Him.
The Indispensable Virtue of Persistence
Every investment strategy will go through good times and bad. It takes persistence to stick with a strategy through its weak periods so it ultimately can succeed for you.