Understanding PayPal, Venmo, Zelle—and Now Paze (and How I “Invented” It!)

A friend’s wife texted me a while back asking about “Paze.” I hadn’t heard of it then, even though, as I’ll explain later, I practically “invented” it many years ago—well, not really, but kinda-sorta (well, you’ll see). It sounded like another digital payment product, so I looked into it. (I used to work in IT … Read more

John Piper’s Framework for a Biblically Informed Retirement Plan

When most people think about retirement planning, they picture calculators, spreadsheets, and savings goals. But for Christians, retirement is more than a financial target—it’s a new and hopeful life season calling for wisdom, faith, humility, and intentional stewardship. So, what if we asked, “Do I have enough saved?”(This is a legitimate question, by the way.) … Read more