Wealth Creation, Economy Donald Simmons, CFP® Wealth Creation, Economy Donald Simmons, CFP®

Scarcity Versus Abundance

Many of us suffer from a “scarcity” mindset in which we believe that life is a finite pie and if one person takes a big piece, there will be less for everyone. Counter to this is an “abundance” mindset in which there is plenty available for everyone.

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Spiritual Direction, Economy, Values Donald Simmons, CFP® Spiritual Direction, Economy, Values Donald Simmons, CFP®

Misalignment Part 2: How to Get Back In Line

When our investing goals don’t align with God’s goals, there are significant consequences for the world around us. Billions of dollars of capital are tied up in funds and accounts owned by Christian investors. This piling up of resources means missed opportunities to start businesses in hard to reach locations that promote economic development in emerging economies.

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Economy, Christian Investors Donald Simmons, CFP® Economy, Christian Investors Donald Simmons, CFP®

Whose ‘Economy’ Are We Participating In?

Have you ever wondered where our word economy comes from?  
In a wealthy household in ancient Greece, the owner would often entrust the management of his affairs and material resources, both financial and people, to a steward. In Greek, the word for steward is oikonomos: the oikos is the house, and nomos is connected to the act of managing.

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