Money Shifts Culture. The Question Is Which Direction.
By Ron Bare Money is not the problem. It never has been. Money is neutral. It is a tool. But tools take the shape of the hands that hold them, and money is no different. In the hands of someone pursuing destruction, it funds destruction. In the hands of someone pursuing good, it funds good. […]
Passing the Farm to the Next Generation: Fair vs. Equal – Part 2
By Educational Content Fair Does Not Mean Equal: A Framework for Farm Families So what does fair actually look like? There is no single answer. But here is a framework that farm families in Lancaster, Chester, Lebanon, and Berks Counties may find useful for working through the dynamics. Step 1: Separate the Values Conversation […]
Passing the Farm to the Next Generation: Fair vs. Equal – Part 1
By Educational Content You have spent a lifetime building something that matters. The land is not just an asset. It is your family’s story, your livelihood, and in many cases, the clearest expression of how you have tried to honor what God entrusted to you. And now you are facing one of the hardest questions […]
What We’ve Learned from Working with Multi-Generational Families in Gap and Surrounding Townships
By Educational Content Gap sits at the crossroads of two counties and two ways of life. To the west, Lancaster County’s farmland stretches for miles, cared for by families whose roots run deep. To the east, Chester County’s rolling hills are home to communities that share many of the same values: hard work, humility, strong […]
Gratitude & Generosity – Reflections for the Holidays
by Ron Bare Thanksgiving and Christmas are upon us, and they bring with them a natural invitation to reflect. As I consider the many blessings in my life, I am filled with gratitude for the opportunity to work at Bare Wealth Advisors, with each of you, in this community. Even as I write this, I […]
Stewarding Our Influence
by Ron Bare We’ve referenced the Parable of the Talents several times this year, but today we want to consider it from a different angle. In this passage, the servants who honored their master with their talents were given more talents in the end. The servant who did not honor his master with his talent […]
Stewarding our Influence – Part 1
by Ron Bare We often hear the phrase, “you don’t need to have power to have influence,” but then struggle to see where that plays out practically. I’d invite you to consider a coworker, past or present, who has a way of quietly encouraging others. They may not have a leadership title, but they bring […]
Is it Biblical to Bring Increase to Wealth?
by Ron Bare The idea of increasing wealth can feel uncomfortable or even taboo in many Christian circles – often raising questions about intent, motive, and faith. While conversations about this topic can feel challenging, I invite you to join me in exploring a new perspective today, one that’s deeply rooted in Scripture. In Matthew […]
Letting God “Increase” Our Time
by Kurtis Eby Have you ever thought about how time tends to be experienced uniquely, varying by individual? A child perceives time standing still while on a road trip, but an artist caught in their work blinks, and hours have passed. Though our interactions with time vary significantly, time is uniform at its core. 1 […]
Bringing an “Increase” Mindset to Our Work
by Ron Bare This year, we’ve declared a theme: Year of Increase. We believe that God has entrusted each of us with resources, gifts, and talents, and it’s our responsibility to steward and increase them for His glory. Four important components of increase that we are focused on bringing an “increase mindset” to are: vision, […]