As our kids grow into young adults, it’s vital that they carry key financial lessons rooted in God’s truth. Rob West shares four of those lessons that if they take to heart they’ll be prepared not just for financial success, but for a life of faithful stewardship.

Have you been treated unfairly? Rob West reminds us that money can stir strong emotions when we’re wronged, especially if we’ve been underpaid or defrauded. It’s right to pursue justice, but we’re called to do so with humility and grace, not vengeance.

Sacrificially generous people share several traits. Rob West quotes Art Rainer who says generous people are content, they are open-handed, and they tend to be incredibly joyful! They’ve learned that it is indeed more blessed to give than to receive.

People often say, “Out with the old and in with the new.” But some truths never expire. Rob West focuses our attention and an eternal truth from Scripture when Jesus said, “No servant can serve two masters…You cannot serve God and money”.

Looking for practical ways to grow in stewardship? Well you've come to the right place! Rob West offers three simple challenges that can strengthen your finances and your faith along the way.

When it comes to investing, wisdom often begins from the inside out. Rob West quotes from Austin Pryor that biblical stewardship isn’t driven by hype. It’s guided by clarity, purpose, and long-term faithfulness. Instead of reacting to outside noise, start with your own situation.

It’s hard to name the most painful financial decision, but for many, co-signing a loan ranks near the top. Rob West reminds us while the Bible doesn’t forbid co-signing, it does urge caution. So if you are considering co-signing a loan, pause, praying, and proceed with caution.

Early retirement may seem attractive, but it has its dangers. Rob West shares retirement itself isn’t the problem, but how we view it matters deeply. If you view retirement as a new season of volunteering, care giving or mentoring it becomes a life-giving extension of our calling.

Many people put a lot of time and energy into becoming “financially independent.” Is that an appropriate goal for a Christian? Rob West quotes from Taylor Standridge who shares it comes down to why someone wants to be financially independent.

Want a simple way to build savings without the stress? Rob West suggests setting up recurring transfers from checking to savings in order to remove the pressure to remember and make saving a consistent, low-stress habit. Call it "self-driving savings"!

Insurance can be a wise way to prepare for the unexpected. Rob West warns though that not all insurance is worth it. He shares some warnings to consider when looking at home warranties. At $300 to $600 a year, you’re often better off setting that money aside.

Do you have control over the economy or the stock market? What about inflation? The answer, of course, is “no.” Rob West reminds us of a few things we can do though in order to be faithful with what God’s entrusted to us.

Materialism exerts a strong pull on each of us, but we can fight back. Rob West equips us with a way to do just that... generous giving! As Randy Alcorn says, “God prospers us not to raise our standard of living, but to raise our standard of giving.”

A custodial account is a great way to give your kids or grandkids a financial jumpstart in life. Rob West shares a number of reasons to consider opening a custodial account for your child.

Over time, good habits yield great results. Bad habits have results too. Rob West shares the benefits of spending less than you earn over a long period of time and saving and investing the rest. It will yield remarkable results in the long run.

“And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” - Philippians 4:19. Rob West shares what this verse really means... and what is doesn't.

“Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won’t you first estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it?” - Jesus. Rob West comments on this wisdom from the Lord, that counting the cost is crucial to following through and finishing well.

Just like when your car makes noises to warn you of a problem, your budget can give you signals as well. Rob West encourages us that if we know something's wrong but can't put a finger on it, ask for help. Faith and Finance is here to help! 800-525-7000.

We've got too much stuff! Rob West challenges us to clean out our storage units and put that monthly rent into savings, or maybe give it away. If we don't need it, let's get rid of it! There’s no need to spend money on storing things we don’t need.

If you've lost money from investments you thought were safe, there's still hope. Rob West encourages us from the book of Proverbs which reminds us that wealth can be lost as quickly as an eagle can fly away, but our hope in God can be rock-solid and eternal.