In 1917, members of Congress worried that a tax increase imposed to fund America’s involvement in World War I might prompt people to cut back on charitable donations. So, along with the increase, Congress created a tax
Continue Reading
Here's our latest collection of interesting reads on investing, personal finance, and stewardship.
The golden age for bonds is over (Charlie Bilello, Compound Advisors blog). "Bond investors need to keep their
Continue Reading
On #GivingTuesday, December 1, we offered an opportunity for SMI members to come alongside the Jesus Film Project (JFP) to help reach parts of South Asia with the Gospel. As we noted, hundreds of millions in India, Nepal,
Continue Reading
Welcome to #GivingTuesday where we are once again partnering with our friends at the Jesus Film Project to help bring the Gospel to thousands of people who have never heard it. And because of one generous couple, the
Continue Reading
Theirs were among the most profitable investments ever made. One led to the translation, printing, and distribution of the English Bible — no less than the English Reformation. Another led to the gospel being heard by
Continue Reading
October 29, 2020
Brian Kluth
Our loving Provider is ever-ready to meet our needs, often through "ordinary" means but sometimes through extraordinary provisions. In response, we should be ever-ready to be conduits of His help to
Continue Reading
Here is SMI's weekly Roundup of recent reads on investing, personal finance, and stewardship (plus a little bit of public policy info).
We hope you find these articles helpful.
Continue Reading
In April, I wrote about growing concerns that the financial fallout from COVID-19 (shutdowns, layoffs, market decline) could seriously disrupt church giving.
I noted that while the months ahead might lead to financial
Continue Reading
This month marks SMI’s 30th anniversary! Our motivation has remained constant over all those years: We want to encourage and enable you to be a generous giver.
Continue Reading
July 01, 2020
Larry Burkett
As followers of Christ, we must be willing to make genuine sacrifices to supply the needs of others.
Continue Reading
