An eye opening book as to how to view finances from a Biblical perspective
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This book has really opened my eyes about approaching money from a Biblical perspective.

This is not, necessarily, a how-to book about the best way to get out of debt or invest for the future.  It's about changing your view of money and how we are to use our money, based on God's word.
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This book has given me a biblically-based roadmap on how to develop a business.  It's just amazing how the Bible is relevant and filled with good guidance even in today's business world... the author put the pieces together and presents it in a way that's easy-to-read and understand.  Read this, think about it and pray about it before starting a new venture!!
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I thoroughly enjoyed this quick, easy read.  It is a great companion to Christian financial plans to help people get out of debt.  This book addresses the motive behind over spending and accumulating too many possessions.  It addresses not just the wallet, but the heart.  I highly recommend it.
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Great advice (in Spanish) about getting your personal finances prioritized, getting out of debt, and saving money wisely.  I enjoyed the Biblical references and down to earth style of the writing.  I really recommend this book!  Yo recomiendo este libro para todo quien quiera tener dinero.
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This is the most exhaustive and complete book that I have ever found on what the Bible says about money. It is not necessarily an easy read at 520 pages long. But, if you want a great understanding of what the Bible says about money, this book is for you.  I agree with most of what Alcorn says, but there are a few points of disagreement that I have with him, mainly in the area of insurance.  While it is admirable to want the church to care for those in great need, that is just not the reality of the world we live in.  Sin has created an environment where things don't work as God intended, and death is a reality.  We have a high responsibility to care for our families, and it seems to me that a prudent amount of insurance is an important part of this provision.

I love many of the quotes and stories that Randy shares, and I have quoted him several times in my own book about what the Bible says about money.&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Financial-Faithfulness-Unlocking-Scripture-to-Avoid-the-Distraction-of-Money/dp/1490815384/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Financial Faithfulness: Unlocking Scripture to Avoid the Distraction of Money</a>

Christians struggle mightily to handle money according to the principles laid out in Scripture.  Thus, this is an important book to read and then to keep on your shelf as a reference to refer back to.
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This book helped me to clarify in my heart Who is the owner of all things.  I know that God is the Creator, but the owner of what I have acquired?  This book helps to focus the reader that God is the owner of our talents,  possessions, time, and money.  The spiritual insights are remarkable; and  the book reveals how often God speaks about finances and what we are to do  with them. Finally, the book reveals that when we commit our lives and  finances to God, He will provide for our every need.
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In 31 Days to Happiness, David Jeremiah explored the Biblical insights into Ecclesiastes and the life of King Solomon. He wrote this book in order to guide readers into learning the important concepts of being happy and finding contentment in everyday life. He looked into relationships, money, leadership, perils of the tongue, unfair justice, impressions of lifes meaning, governments, and wisdom.

In one of the chapters, he covered the truths found in Ecclesiastes 5:10-20 and how money impacts our quality of life. For example, the more money we currently have doesnt make us everlasting happy because we are always striving for more financial success. At our core, a number of people still believe more money will make us happier. But Solomon warned us that a rich man will have difficulty sleeping because they are trying to save and protect what they have. David Jeremiah pointed out that money is a gift from God meant to be enjoyed but we have to remember that its from Him and money isn't supposed to control us.

One of my favorite chapters was, When 1 + 1 > 2. David Jeremiah revealed the crucial need of investing in relationships and the dangers of walking alone. In Ecclesiastes 4:10, we are told that if someone walks alone and falls, who will be there to help him. He shared that we all need each other and were not called to be the lone ranger and were made for relationships. David Jeremiah made a wonderful observation about being a true friend, you must follow Solomons advice and be friendly.

I would recommend this magnificent book on discovering the Biblical truths found in Ecclesiastes on happiness from Solomons life. I immensely enjoyed how David Jeremiah included a number of real life stories to enrich the chapters overall contents. I appreciated how the author was very open with his battle with cancer and how people would ask him how a pastor could get the disease. He was very vulnerable in admitting that even godly people dealt with sickness. I also liked how he showed that God still had a great plan for his life. I strongly believe that if readers would follow the advice and scripture passages, we would recognize what isn't making us happy and why it isn't working. Then we would also see what will make us truly happy. If you're seeking a book on finding happiness and contentment, then read this book for 31 days and watch your life be changed!

"I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program."
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This book addresses the important topic of helping children grow into financial responsible adults. Hunt communicates well to her reading audience and offers sound practical advice that is easy to apply.

This book is rooted in a biblical worldview. The author alluded to or uses three passages from the Bible, and also refers to Christian authors, like Chuck Swindoll (page 75) and Gary Smalley (page 76). She also incorporates other resources, data, and statistics to support her thesis.

In her chapter on parenting, Hunt emphasizes the importance of knowing your child. She cites Charles Swindoll and then sums up what she believes regarding people. "Charles Swindoll, in his book You and Your Child, says, `You cannot discipline a child you do not love. You cannot love a child you do not know. You cannot know a child if you are not sensitive.' Wow! Read that through a few times and let it soak in . . . I believe that every child is a unique creation. You child is unlike anyone in your family or anywhere on earth. Everything he or she is or can become is all there, wrapped up in that tiny bundle . . .

To realize that your child was born complete with individual characteristics, abilities, and talents is not just awesome - it takes a lot of the pressure off you to come up with a superior design. God has already taken care of that!" (Page 75)

Overall, Hunt's book is very practical and I believe she is working from a Christian worldview. The content would have been more refreshing and substantive for the readers if they could see and grasp the reasons why (i.e., the biblical basis and framework) for raising financially confident kids. The Bible does have a lot to say regarding stewardship, money and wealth. I will say, however, the author does seem to address and write to a much broader reading audience than just the Christian parent. Anyone and everyone would benefit from reading this book.
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I found this book to be a refreshing look at Christian giving.  Even when I attended Bible College,  the question of tithing was never answered to my satisfaction.  Guy not only describes in detail where we went off track, but offers a solution by letting us know where to give.  Guy Burgo's scripture based research has provided the answers to my tithe questions.
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Book is a great blessings and full of biblical financial knowledge to increase your income
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This is a great read for anyone, both Christians and anyone that wants to get ahead in this life. This book takes you to the passages in the bible and lets you discover the promises of covenant that are available to anyone who wants them. It takes you from the Old Testament and Abraham to the promises in the New Testament. It is solid biblical teaching on tithing, offerings and confession and how they all work together. Not only that but unlike most Christian books he teaches the reality of what is needed to achieve your financial freedom like work, managing your debt, saving, and wise investing. I know these principles work because I have applied them and seen my dreams of financial security and freedom come to pass.
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As a babyboomer and a single person, I am still trying to find my way
in my financial life. When I ran across this book in my local library,
I knew that it was for me.
Mary Ivins discusses finances from the
point of where they actually fit in the real world, and does so from a
spiritual point of view. She also includes many thoughts taken from
things that have happened in her personal life - things that motivated
her to take steps towards her own spiritual and financial
prosperity.
This is a "how to" book of the first order. At
the end of each chapter is a summery of the thoughts shared within
that chapter, and exercises for the reader to do to see how well they
understand what has been discussed.
Throughout the book are sample
forms that the reader may use as is or adopt to their own
circumstances. At the end of the book we find a glossary of financial
terms - those terms that many of use are unfamiliar with, and need to
know before we can take an active part in our financial lives.
I
truly enjoyed the discussion of where to place assets, and what the
difference in various investment opportunities means in the short and
the long run.
If you buy only one book this year to help you with
your finances, this is the one that I personally reccomend.
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I heard great things about this book so I got my copy and it was far above what I expected. It taught me Biblical truths about money.
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This book would be worth its weight in gold to ANYONE experiencing financial difficulties.  If there was a higher rating I would have given it to this book and this author.

The Bible warns us to stay out of debt.  Unfortunately many of us are never taught that; some are slow learners, some lack faith, for some illnesses can create unfortunate circumstances or the horrendous pressures of life in our culture just cave in on us.  There are many reasons that good people with the best intentions fall into financial bondage.  If that describes you, spend your few precious dollars and buy this book.

The author is a committed Christian who doesn't advocate purposely taking advantage of anyone yet with great care he guides those in debt through the maze of modern debt collection.

The author does an amazing job of explaining the system. Obviously no book or even set of books could cover every potential circumstance but this information will help alleviate many sleepless nights.  Debt collection is a dark and mysterious world and the author does a GREAT job illuminating it.  Well written; you won't be disappointed.
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I did not want to like this book.

Not another "give God more of your money" message, I thought, even as I agreed to review this book.  Books about personal finance that include God's name in the title often leave me cold, since they seem to appeal to our residual guilt in order to build support for increased giving to a church or a religious organization.

I am happy to report that Amie Streater and her message of thoughtful financial management are both very much for real.  Amie thinks that if we adopt a reasonable and God-centered approach to not just how we spend money, but why we are spending it in certain ways, that we will be able to live healthier lifestyles,  physically, socially, and spiritually.

Amie's primary message is built around seven "counterfeit convictions" which she has fine-tuned over years of working as an ordained minister whose primary function is helping individuals and couples break unhealthy spending patterns.  She uses a strategic and effective "tough love" approach to working with her flock and she shares this in detail throughout the book.

Amie spares neither the negligent nor the "trust in God" types.

While Amie bases her methods on solid Biblical foundations, she does not blindly advise us to rely on the Lord to solve our money problems.  Chapter titles such as "Self-Righteous Slackers", "God is an ATM", and "The Scarlett Syndrome" give you the general drift of her insightful and helpful approach.

Most financial self-help books spend much of their ink on the mechanics of setting up budgets, calculating expenses, and the other technical aspects of getting on top of our often run-away money habits.  Well, this book does that too, but first she digs deep into the psychological and spiritual aspects of our spending habits.

Her examples are real, down-to-earth and imminently easy to relate to.  I found myself wiggling uncomfortably as I imagined having to share my own money behavior with this woman.  Amie Streater has "been there, done that" and like other folks who learned their lessons the hard way, she minces no words in sharing her lessons with others.

You know I have to say it . . . this book is well worth the money.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
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Provides great perspective on personal finance for a family that wants to navigate today's uncertain waters and plan for the future.  A must read!
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This book was probably one of the best reads in my life. It truly was an eye opener in terms of my "financial intelligence". Now, he doesn't necessarily go over exact detail on what to do to become rich, but I took his observations and philosophy and now plan on using it from here on forward. I encourage everyone to read this book. This book will introduce you to financial freedom (or the possibility of it).