Barnabas Foundation Blog
Ask Barnabas Foundation
When should I consider updating my will?
January 17, 2024
Q: When should I consider updating my will? A: People commonly update their wills related to important life occasions, like having a child or losing a loved one. But there are other subtle transitions that have implications for your estate plans.
Tips & Insights
Conflict of Wills
January 17, 2024
Planning for the future is easy for married couples who never disagree. For the other 99 percent of couples who sometimes view things differently (and the other 1% keeping their squabbles secret…wink, wink), there’s potential room for conflict.
General
Beyond Imagination
January 17, 2024
David Vander Ploeg was among a small group of attorneys and businessmen whose expertise and vision launched Barnabas Foundation in April 1976. He served as the Foundation’s second executive director from 1993 to 2000, and he remained a passionate advocate for the organization well beyond his official “retirement” from that position.
General Articles
When the Game is Over
January 17, 2024
“When the game is over,” she said, packing up all his land, houses and hotels, “it all goes back in the box.” Likewise, Jesus taught His disciples that everything we possess in this lifetime is temporary.
General
Generations of Generosity
January 9, 2024
Generosity had always been part of Laura’s childhood. For Rich, it was a brand-new paradigm.
“It was not something I really thought about before marriage,” Rich remembers. “When we got married, Laura and I began the conversation about regular and intentional giving.”
General
New Increased Rates = Higher Income Payments!
December 18, 2023
Gifts that pay income — such as charitable gift annuities — are a smart and powerful giving option for generous Christians who would love to give more but are concerned about having enough income for life.
Life Stories
Collaborative Generosity
November 21, 2023
Jim’s professional journey started with serving as a trainee computer operator for the reserves during the Vietnam War, followed by 25 years of installing computers. He credits the Lord for placing him on that path as a way to help others.