We are called to generosity not because God needs our money, but because He wants to do something through us. That truth has shaped my journey—from corporate accounting to financial advising, and from wrestling with singleness to embracing it as a gift. Today, I serve clients at Blue Trust, helping them align their faith and finances, and I walk alongside single women who are navigating purpose, contentment, and calling in a season that often feels overlooked.
A Career Rooted in Calling
I began my career in accounting, but quickly realized I wanted to do more than crunch numbers—I wanted to help people steward their resources with eternal impact. That led me to financial advising, and eventually to Blue Trust, where faith and finances intersect in powerful ways. Being the only woman in our Houston office has had its challenges. There are moments I feel different. But I remind myself: “At the end of the day, these men and I have Christ in common. We’re all Believers, and that’s the most important thing about us.”
Singleness and Generosity
Singleness has been a deeply personal part of my story. I’ve had to wrestle with questions of identity, purpose, and provision. I didn’t find the answer I was looking for—that marriage was guaranteed—but I did find a good God who loves me and has provided for me. In this season, I’ve discovered that singleness can be an asset in generosity. It offers flexibility, focus, and a unique opportunity to follow Jesus wholeheartedly. As Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 7, “It is good… to remain single.” I’ve learned to delight in the Lord and trust that those who seek Him lack no good thing (Psalm 34:10).
Stewardship in Action
One of the most transformative practices I’ve embraced is setting a finish line—a financial boundary that frees me to give more boldly. Whether you’re a spender or a saver, generosity requires intentionality. And it starts with asking the right questions.
Jesus asked more questions than He answered. So as financial advisors, we follow that model to get to the heart level.
Encouraging the Church to Talk About Money
I’m passionate about helping the Church talk openly about money. It’s not just about budgets—it’s about mission. The way you know you care about a mission is if you pass it on to someone else. That’s why I’m involved in stewardship and singles ministries at my church, and why I encourage women to find their voice in the space God has given them.
Practical Tips for Single Women on the Generosity Journey
- Set a financial finish line and give beyond it
- Join a stewardship ministry or small group
- Read 7 Myths About Singleness by Sam Allberry
- Explore resources like God and Money and Journey to Generosity
- Talk to a financial advisor who shares your values
- Remember, we get the opportunity in singleness to see the beauty of following Jesus and to have Him, and in having Him, to truly have all that we need.
Final Encouragement
Hebrews 10:39 reminds us: “We are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who have faith and preserve their souls.” Whether you’re single or married, spender or saver, God invites you into a life of purpose, generosity, and joy.
*This blog post was thoughtfully adapted from Mary Helen Klingen’s interview on The Finish Line podcast. Drawing from her experience in corporate accounting, financial advising, and her current role at Blue Trust, Mary Helen shares how God has shaped her understanding of purpose, singleness, and generosity. You can listen to the full podcast interview here.
