Barnabas Foundation Blog

A Shared Commitment

“I was terrified for our first date,” Sharon remembers with a laugh. “Jay was a straight-A engineering student, graduating college with honors. I had no idea what we’d talk about.”

Timing is Everything!

For many, generosity is the heart and soul of the final months of the year. If you plan to make a year-end gift, prepare now to save yourself stress and headaches later! By giving appreciated assets (such as stock, real estate, business interests or commodities) sooner than later, you can multiply the impact of your generosity and eliminate hassles.

What are the advantages of giving from my IRA?

Q: What are the advantages of giving from my IRA? A: If you are 70 ½ or older, you can bless your favorite ministries and reduce your taxable income by giving from your individual retirement account (IRA)!

Thinking Outside the Bank

Considering an end-of-the-year gift to ministry? Here are three tax-wise options that allow you to give in a substantial way without breaking the bank.

If God Really Owns It All

Close your eyes, and for a moment, just imagine it… How would the world look different if we believed and lived as if God owns it all? Would it alter our interactions? Would it boost our confidence? Reduce our fears? Would it change the ways we spend? We invest? We give? Could it really change the world?

Do I really need a will?

Q: Do I really need a will? A: Yes! Some people think they don’t need a will because they don’t have “enough” or because they assume everything will automatically go to their next of kin. However, when you don’t have a plan, your state will execute its plan for you – and this may not match up with your values and expectations...

While I’m Away

Whether they are five months old or 55 years old, it doesn’t seem to matter. We all worry about how our loved ones will function when we’re not around.

Save the Drama!

When the details of your will are read out loud, what will your loved ones say? Without a doubt, your family will discuss your priorities and intentions. The only question is whether you’ll be present to steer the conversation.