Making Money Is Not a Strategy

One of the most common reasons I hear people give for investing in high risk assets like crypto is this:

“Someone I know made money.”

But here’s the truth professionals already know, making money is not a strategy, it’s a result.

Institutional and professional investors don’t buy because a friend made a quick gain. They invest based on understanding, structure, business fundamentals, risk management, and long-term prospects. That’s the difference between speculation and stewardship.

And if you need proof that real business investments can deliver serious growth, let’s look at some of the top stock performers in 2025:

Top Stock Returns in 2025 (Real Companies, Real Performance)Here are some stocks that saw significant gains this past year in regulated markets, not crypto:

1. Western Digital (WDC) – Classic storage tech company, up around 261%.

2. Robinhood Markets (HOOD) – Trading platform rebounded sharply, 233%+ gains.

3. Seagate Technology (STX) – Hard drive and storage systems, 217%+ returns.

4. Micron Technology (MU) – Memory and chips for servers and AI systems, roughly 178% return.

These are household names tied to real products and services, with business models you can read about, analyze, compare, and pray about before investing. That’s the transparency and accountability markets should have.

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Why This Matters More Than You Think

See, growth happens in many places, not just hype-driven assets. But past performance on its own isn’t a reason to buy. Just because a stock went up doesn’t mean it will continue to do so.

Here’s the heart of the matter:

When you invest in a company, you can understand what that company does, how it earns money, and what risks it faces before you put your money there.

That’s responsible, informed stewardship. That’s wisdom. That’s alignment with faith principles about counting the cost and being cautious with what you’ve been entrusted with.

A Word of Faith and Finances

As someone who loves both Scripture and sound financial sense, here’s the simple truth:

If you don’t master your money, your money becomes your master.

Jesus tells us to be wise, not reckless; to count the cost, not chase headlines. When decisions are driven by fear of missing out or social pressure, it rarely ends well.

So before you invest because someone made money, ask yourself:

• Do I fully understand what I’m buying?

• Can I afford to lose this money without derailing my life or peace?

• Is this decision bringing me closer to financial freedom or farther from it?

That’s not pessimism. That’s protection.

Want to Get Better at This?

If you want knowledge not instructions, confidence not pressure, and wisdom not hype, I’d love for you to join the waitlist for the Manna Membership launching later this year. It’s a space where I share education, not investment calls so you can steward what you have with clarity and courage.

Because in the end, money should serve you, not rule you!!!