I read secular fiction, but also enjoy novels with a Christian worldview.

God loves a great story, and all of us who know Him will recall and celebrate and continue to live in that story for all eternity.

God prospers me not to raise my standard of living, but to raise my standard of giving.

Christ offers us the incredible opportunity to trade temporary goods and currency for eternal rewards.

If we can keep ourselves from interfering with the natural laws of life, mistakes can be our child's finest teachers.

Give generously. How much is generous? There's no one-size-fits-all answer. If you've never tithed, start there - then begin to stretch your generosity.

How can we recognize if we're falling into materialism's trap? Christ's words were direct and profound: "Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also" . What we do with our possessions is a sure indicator of what's in our hearts. Jesus is saying, "Show me your checkbook, your credit card statement, and your receipts for cash expenditures, and I'll show you where your heart is." What we do with our money doesn't lie. It is a bold statement to God of what we truly value.