The dark side of March Madness

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By Timothy Plan for THRIVE! NEWS The NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament, popularly known as March Madness, is driving more than just hoops excitement—it’s fueling a gambling boom with serious consequences. This year, experts estimate over $3 billion is wagered on bracket outcomes, a trend that’s raising alarms about addiction and financial ruin. Amid this frenzy, Timothy […]

8 questions every Christian should ask before retirement

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By David Meyers for NEWSMAX As Christians, we often reflect on how our lives align with God’s purpose and the stewardship He entrusts to us. I recently experienced a milestone birthday that got me thinking about how well I was preparing for the next season of life with a desire to finish well. Among the […]

Keep calm and carry on part II

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By Art Ally for THRIVE NEWS Back in March 2020, Timothy Plan published an article called “Keep Calm and Carry On,” addressing the COVID-19 pandemic and what investors might expect.  We’re still in the midst of turmoil, just a different type of storm four years hence. During the London bombings in 1940, the British people rallied behind the slogan, “Keep calm and carry on.” That’s still the best […]

Is betting on the Super Bowl a touchdown for temptation?

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By Brian Mumbert for CHRISTIANITY.COM Anyone watching Super Bowl LVII or the National Football League playoffs had to wonder if the American people have time for anything other than gambling on sports. According to CNN, more than 50 million people were estimated to have bet on the Super Bowl, whose broadcast included numerous gambling company […]

Weaponizing financial systems: Christian ministries, beware

By Phil Ginn for THE CHRISTIAN POST Those of us who have been watching the horizon knew it was coming. Most of us thought that it would probably not come in our lifetime but could perhaps affect our children and certainly our grandchildren. Nevertheless, here it is, and it has happened with much greater rapidity […]

Why We Shouldn’t Cheer the Rise of Sports Gambling

By Brian Mumbert for THE WESTERN JOURNAL Anyone watching Super Bowl LVII or the NFL playoffs had to wonder if the American people have time for anything other than gambling on sports. According to CNN, more than 50 million people were estimated to have bet on the Super Bowl, whose broadcast included numerous gambling ad […]

How does ESG stack up against Biblically Responsible Investing?

By Art Ally for TOWNHALL There’s a lot of talk today about ESG (environmental, social and governance) investing. Millennials in particular are gravitating toward companies that match their values. “Millennials are nearly twice as likely to invest in companies or funds that target specific environmental or social outcomes,” according to a recent Ernst & Young […]

Timothy Plan for Townhall: Both Inflation and Inaction are Unbiblical

By Art Ally for TOWNHALL Americans are reeling under an inflation rate now estimated at nearly 10 percent. This not only reduces the value of people’s earnings and savings but also violates the biblical principle of sound money. The Bible contains more than 100 verses dealing with the importance of honesty and reliable standards of value. […]