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 […]
Planning for Uncertainty
by Ron Bare Early in my career I remember hearing that it is wise to plan for the “Certainty of Uncertainty”. As a financial advisor, this really resonated with me. Reflecting on that phrase now, after 30 years of experience, including various times of uncertainty, I firmly believe in the truth of that wisdom. When […]
Helping You Plan Well for Retirement
by Adam Black Retirement is a significant milestone in American culture – a chance to reflect on your life’s journey and accomplishments. As you reflect, looking back in the rear view mirror of your life, what do you hope to see? This year at Bare, our theme is Year of Increase. We believe in helping […]
Year of Increase – Creating a Vision for our Resources
by Ron Bare Have you ever met a visionary? Maybe you’re one yourself. I’m talking about that person who seems to have endless ideas, always sees the big picture, and is always trying to fit 100 pounds into a 50-pound bag. Though our visionary friends do have some drawbacks, I’m convinced they bring something to […]
Exploring Biblical “Increase” in 2025
by Ron Bare Each year at Bare, we choose a theme to focus on that guides us both internally and externally. As we considered the theme for 2025, we chose “year of increase.” At first glance, it may seem practical for a wealth advising firm to have a focus on increase. However, this year is […]
How Investing Can Help Change the World
by Ron Bare When did you decide you wanted to change the world? In 2009, at my first Kingdom Advisors conference, I realized for the first time that I was being called to be a “pastor of finance.” The Bible is full of so much truth about money – over 2,300 verses in fact! As […]
Leaving a Family Legacy of Generosity
by Ron Bare My parents taught me to be generous. Throughout my childhood they instilled many values, both in speech and in action – but it was the “action” values that really remained. I don’t remember whether our house was always clean or whether my mom’s meals were always perfectly cooked. But I do remember […]