Barnabas Foundation Blog

It’s a common source of anxiety for children of aging parents. “My parents don’t have a will! What if something happens?” However, many avoid “the talk” about estate planning indefinitely because they worry it will turn awkward or explosive.

Let’s face it: creating a will might feel like a drag, at best—overwhelming at worst. Perhaps, you’ve wondered to yourself, “Do I really need a will?” Regardless of who you are, irrespective of how much you own, the answer is still the same. Yes. Absolutely. 100 percent. You need a will. In fact, your will is one of the most important documents you will ever create. Why?

Robert Gilmour “R.G.” LeTourneau knew a lot about shovels. As the founder of LeTourneau Technologies, R.G. secured 299 patents related to earthmoving and manufacturing. Nearly 75 percent of the earthmoving equipment used by Allied Forces during World War II was supplied by his factories, and his equipment made construction possible for massive projects like the Boulder Highway (Nevada), the Orange County Dam (California), and the 1,500-mile Alaska Highway (Canada).

Over the years, there’s something I’ve discovered: We make time and space for the things that are most important to us. Accomplished musicians carve out time to practice. Elite athletes have regimented fitness routines. Farmers wake before the crack of dawn to care for their livestock and land.

A new rule from the United States Postal Service (USPS) takes effect on December 24, which could impact whether your end-of-the-year checks will be counted toward 2025 charitable giving. The USPS rule clarifies that postmarks reflect the date of the first automated processing, which is often done at regional distribution centers, NOT at local drop-off points.

Simon and Chris are no strangers to hard work. As third-generation dairy farmers, their lives revolve around a thriving business, family, and a deep-rooted commitment to faith. Today, they operate three dairy locations, milking 6,000 cows, along with a dairy heifer, beef feedlot and farming business.

All to Jesus, I surrender. All to Him, I freely give. I will ever love and trust Him, in His presence daily live. Growing up, I remember singing this hymn, “I Surrender All,” many, many times. It wasn’t my favorite as a child; I felt it was too slow and too long. Today, however, it brings tears to my eyes when I sing it. Now, it has a deeper meaning.

Q: Can I make automated payments from my Stewards Fund? What’s my deadline to receive a 2025 tax benefit for Stewards Fund contributions?