Living an Integrated Life

Do you ever feel drained at the end of the workday or wonder if you're making a difference in your job? Are you worried about finances, whether you're struggling to pay the bills or trying to plan for the future? In these areas, do you ever find it challenging to see where your faith fits in?

As Christians, we often separate our faith from the practical parts of our life, the parts in which we need our faith the most. Imagine how spiritually renewed we would be if we recognized the real meaning and value of our work. It would transform not only our own life, but the lives of those around us! Imagine the peace we would find if we learned to manage the money and possessions we have the way our Creator intended. We would see our finances in a whole new light!

Even if we're still looking for our dream job or trying to make ends meet, God has a special plan for our life and guides us every step of the way. When we incorporate our faith into our work and finances, we can live an integrated life and experience great joy and freedom!

Mark Edelson is a Catholic speaker, teacher, financial coach, and Certified Financial Education Instructor℠ with the National Financial Educators Council. After graduating from Franciscan University of Steubenville at the top of his class, Mark went on to work for Deloitte Consulting, the world's largest consulting firm. From this experience, he learned how to bring his faith into the workplace, and he is passionate about inspiring others to do the same. A member of the Personal Finance Speakers Association, Mark seeks to help others manage their finances from a Christian perspective. He lives in Westchester County, New York, where he currently teaches and volunteers in his local community and church.