Barnabas Foundation Blog

For John, family is business, and business is family. “It’s who we are,” says John. “You just don’t get away from it.” John is the third-generation leader of a family-owned truck parts business that his grandfather founded in 1939.

Sharing your values with your children oftentimes leads to difficult conversations. In these moments, we have the opportunity to strengthen their understanding of our values, or to harm the relationship.

Sometimes we talk about stewardship in terms of resources, and sometimes we talk about stewarding relationships. Today, I find myself thinking more about the latter. I don’t know about you, but to me, it seems the tension in our society is at an all-time high. Regardless of the topic, we are quick to take sides and go on the attack against people with opposing views.

One of the greatest gifts you can share with your loved ones is a godly perspective on money and generosity. After all, there is great freedom and joy in handling finances God’s way.

How the Stewards Fund Enables Randy and Martika to Support What’s Most Important Ask anyone who knows Randy and Martika, and you’ll hear how different they are — in almost every way. He’s quiet. She’s outspoken.

Q. What are my options for an executor of my will or a trustee of my trust? A. You have a variety of options when it comes to making this important decision.

There’s a playful elegance to the way she elevates the orange and black orb someone abandoned on the equipment room floor. With a flick of her wrist, Deb effortlessly spins the basketball on her finger before arranging it on the shelf by its peers. “This is my life,” says Deb, without even a hint of annoyance in her voice.

Generosity for the Sake of the Gospel July 17, 1975 is permanently stamped into Steve’s memory as the most important day in his personal history. “I wasn’t raised in a Christian home, but then I met the Lord in high school,” recalls Steve. “When I first saw Christian compassion and kindness, it rocked my world!”