You can’t control the future — but you can choose the framework you use to face it. Peace doesn’t come from predicting what’s next — it comes from building wisely today.

We all want to know what’s ahead. Whether it’s in our faith, family, or finances, uncertainty can make us anxious and planning can feel impossible. But while we can’t see the future, we can build wisely for it.

In Faith vs. Fatalism, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Certified Kingdom Advisor® Scott Lucas blends timeless financial principles with lessons from faith and life. Drawing from years of client experiences, personal stories, and biblical wisdom, he explores how vision, perspective, and planning work together to create stability in an unpredictable world.

At the heart of the book is a simple idea: every decision we make passes through a framework of faith. When we view our choices — financial or otherwise — through that framework, we begin to see direction where there once was confusion. It’s the structure that helps us plan confidently, even when the path ahead isn’t clear.

Through relatable stories and practical insight, you’ll learn how to:

• Build financial plans rooted in purpose and peace, not fear.

• View wealth through the lens of stewardship, not ownership.

• Filter choices through a faith framework that leads to wise decisions.

• Strengthen the foundations beneath your financial and spiritual life.

More than a financial guide, Faith vs. Fatalism is an invitation to plan faithfully, live wisely, and trust the One who sees the whole picture.

About the Author:

Scott Lucas is a founder of Firm Foundations Financial Group, serving families and individuals throughout the US and Pittsburgh area. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Certified Kingdom Advisor®, Scott helps clients design financial plans that align with their values, passing every decision through a framework that keeps them grounded, grateful, and growing.