If You Believe

Our family had a fantastic Easter yesterday. Nothing fancy. Church, lunch, road trip home. However, what that day signifies is far greater than whatever plans we executed. For us, as believers, that day means everything.

If you believe in the Easter story, it should change everything; and by everything, I mean everything! In my mind, there's no way to believe the Easter story without it revolutionizing the way we perceive and handle money.

As a person of faith, I so strongly believe in how the relationships with our faith, work, and money are deeply intertwined.Here's what that looks like through my eyes:

• Our work matters. Our work matters so much. Every time we go to work, it's an opportunity to serve others and be a living witness of the faith.

• Our money and stuff isn't actually ours. Rather, we're merely managers. If that's true, then there's no limit to the amount of generosity we should show to others.

• Our home isn't here on Earth. Instead of working to accumulate money, stuff, and status, we should be pursuing a different sort of prize. Or, as the Bible puts it, storing up treasures in Heaven vs. storing up treasures on Earth.

• We have a responsibility to be good stewards with the time, talent, and resources we've been blessed with. Not just what we give, but also with what we keep.

• The pursuit of excellence isn't optional; it's the standard. There should never be a reason not to chase excellence in all we do.

Happy Easter, everyone! I hope you had a great day, and I hope you have a great week.

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