Category Archives: Perspective

A New Perspective on Christian “Sharing”

Posted on April 23, 2012 by rkuban

(This is a post I wrote for onemoneydesign.com) I have to admit, we tend to think of “sharing” as something that we tell children to do as they rip toys out of each other’s hands.  But, if we are being honest, … Continue reading →

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When is it “ok” for Christians to spend money on themselves?

Posted on February 13, 2012 by rkuban

(This is a post I wrote for onemoneydesign.com.) Many Christians struggle with whether or not it is good, or godly, to spend money on our own enjoyment.  While there are a lot of ways one could respond to this question, … Continue reading →

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Where Will Financial Independence Take You?

Posted on September 25, 2011 by rkuban

Financial independence is a buzzword in today’s time.  Certainly there will be a little variety to our definitions, but the overall idea seems to be:  build wealth until you are independent of any need for earning income.  Or, to put … Continue reading →

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Learning to be a Better Leader…One Board at a Time

Posted on September 15, 2011 by rkuban

This is a post I wrote for onemoneydesign.com I grew up a little different than your run of the mill American. When something broke in our house, we fixed it. Doesn’t matter what it was, we fixed it. I was … Continue reading →

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When Discontent Is a GOOD Thing

Posted on July 19, 2011 by rkuban

(This is a post I wrote for onemoneydesign.com) I heard a sermon the other day that got me thinking about discontent in a different light.  When researching for my second book: Christ-Centered Contentment, I stumbled across 100 different perspectives on … Continue reading →

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When Putting Yourself First Means Putting Yourself Last

Posted on July 12, 2011 by rkuban

This is a post I wrote for onemoneydesign.com. Putting “Me First” is the worst financial move a Christian can make.  Jesus clearly said, “The last shall be first, and the first last.” (Matt. 20:16, NASB)  The phrase itself is a … Continue reading →

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5 Reasons Why the Bible Tells Us to Give Secretly

Posted on March 28, 2011 by rkuban

(This was a post I wrote for onemoneydesign.com) Among the many instructions the Bible has for our giving, it calls for us to keep our giving “secret”. Jesus plainly told us to give in this manner: “So when you give … Continue reading →

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13 Things That Will Make You Poor

Posted on February 21, 2011 by rkuban

This is a guest post I did for onemoneydesign.com.  It is a little long, but well worth the read. 13 Things that will make you Poor I had the idea the other day to read through the book of Proverbs … Continue reading →

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