Money management the way God intended
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I love all the references to scripture this had. It really helped open my eyes and understand what our attitudes about money should be.
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Increases my faith and teaches patience and managing your money and resources wisely and moving in God's timing and being led by God's spirit,
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Like any book, all the ideas here should not be taken as "religion".  Edelman make some counter to today's money stratgies statements which make wonderful food for thought.  The bottom line is we all have to work, REALLY WORK, at using our money to the best advantages to us as individuals.  For us it just didn't make sense not to pay off our mortgage, even if the end result was a bit more money of we had manipulated it in a different manner.  The piece of mind that came with owning our home free and clear was worth more to us.  After all, money is not everything....IT"S JUST A TOOL.
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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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I enjoyed the authors examples and stories. The end outline on how to manage your money was easy to understand and if willing easy to work with and follow. Will be putting this info to good use.
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Dave's book contains an excellant plan that will work for just about everybody to help manage your money, but even more importantly, to just get out of debt and begin to gain control of your finances.  Most of us have a large chunk of our finances controlled for us because of the decision to buy on credit.  Dave clears the murky waters and lays out a simple plan.  I did not say "easy" because it requires a change in mindset and a cooperative spirit to be successful.  What I really like, however, is that Dave writes in a very down to earth manner that everyone can understand...no difficulty...and lots of real examples to drive home the key concepts.
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This book contains practical and sound advice on financial stewardship. It's more than just a "how to" book, it challenges the reader to look to the root of their beliefs about God and money. Simply written and divinely appointed, the author leads you on a journey to financial freedom and encourages you to live out the principles gleaned from his experiences. Get the book, work the principles, reap the freedom.
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I enjoyed this book very much.  It is definitely easy to read.  Dollar does not use a ton of scholarly words and phrases, but simple easy to apply instruction.

I think we should all feel blessed that he is obedient, and shares his knowledge and understanding with us.  Many people are out there wondering why they are still in the same situation now (or worse) than they were when they graduated high school or college.  When you are finally able to admit that your way of doing things in your own power isn't working like you wanted it to, pick up this book, and Creflo will help you get started fulfilling God's plan for your life.

Everything he says is biblically based.  He definitely has a blessing on his life to make it easy for the average person to understand God's message and promises to us.  I definitely appreciate him.  Good book.
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Kevin Mullins brings out the best again! He is an Anointed Man of God, and has brought to the forefront the principles that are in the Bible about creating wealth, and how it is the Plan of God, for our lives to be blessed.  God truly wants to Bless our lives. Being a Christian, is a great asset, but being a Christian, who has wealth, and allows that wealth to be used for the Kingdom of God, this will make the devils tremble.  All through the Bible, God is telling his people that he wants out lives to be blessed. God does not want us to be entrenched, with the cares of this life(living paycheck to paycheck).  We are to be a good steward of the time, energy, and abilities that God has blessed us with.  This is a Must Read for all Believers !!
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Very good sense!

Although "tithing" means to me putting aside ten per cent into a savings account is such.  Just like a farmer keeps aside ten percent of his seed for next year's crop.  So does a gardener.
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CAVEAT - this book is definitely in the Christian genre - if your not interested in this than this is not the financial management book for you.

Ok, having applied the caveat - I dove into this book.  I have just finished Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University (FPU) - the semester long seminar about how to get your money right and achieve financial peace.  The last session or two of FPU kicked my butt in unspeakable ways.  The tithing thing.  I don't even go to church, let alone have a church to give 10% of my income to, happily and hilariously in heart.  Add to that I just found out over Christmas I am getting laid off.  FANTASTIC.  I'm chalking this up to G-D and his great sense of humor.  Anyway, I am going through the Power to Propser - 21 days to Financial Freedom, like a mad animal.  Faced with being out of work - this is MORE important than ever to me and my family.  And what about my new plan to tithe??

According to this book - G-D wants us to prosper.  I think I can get behind that.  I don't disagree at all.  If you can accept this, than this books lays out the why and how to make that happen.  Each day is its own ten page chapter, so you have to super committed to allowing time to read and time to think and time to act on each of the day's messages - otherwise this is going to be the 21 week plan!

Each day starts with a related bible verse and goes from there.  The first day/chapter is the sobering bucket of ice water over your head:  Go on a spending fast.  Day 2 is another sobering slap - start obeying G-D, with specifics, as in, WHAT WAYS ARE YOU MAKING MONEY a g-d (remember - You shall have no other g-ds but me?)  Yeah, think about that for a while.  And so the days go in this fashion.  You learn diversification, budgeting and other sound concepts.  There are daily assignments, testimonials and lots of TOUGH LOVE encouragement.

This book mirrors the Financial Peace University stuff very closely.  If you love Dave Ramsey, you will find that you like this book a lot, too.  You know you need this book - that's why you are reading this review.  If you don't have a semester to fix everything at Financial Peace University - this is an excellent 21 day plan.  And then take Dave's course.  You will be psyched you did.  And then go buy THOUGH SHALL PROSPER - another superb money book.
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This is one of the most helpful book on saving and managing money that has ever come out -- and I read almost all of them.
Money is not for spending, Hunt tells us. It is for managing first. And she shows you how to  manage your money, and your life, so that everything works out for the  best.
A Christian writer, Mary Hunt includes the concept of tithing,  giving one's first 10 percent to the church, as part of one's overall  financial strategy. I appreciate the fact she does this. By following  Mary's other strategies, tithers won't even miss that 10 percent.
Mary's  no-nonsense straight talk debunks the hype that many advertisers give out.  You'll learn the truth about student loans, leasing cars, buying new cars,  credit cards, insurance and much, much more.
Need to pay a mountain of  debts? Hunt has the formula. She shows you how to whittle away those loan  payments and credit card bills. Once you do that, she explains how to  invest and save your money.
Her best ideas concern setting up bank  account for those financial "emergencies" that really aren't. We  know -- but don't plan for -- our twice-yearly insurance payments, property  tax, and occasional car and home repairs. And what's going to happen if you  have a sudden illness or lose your job? Instead of putting such expenses on  charge cards, Mary shows us how to set up special bank accounts, with  special bookeeping methods, that will enable us to pay our way in cash. By  having a purpose toward which we spend our money, we won't fritter away our  raises.
She's blunt when she needs to be. For example, she says your car  should be a means of transportation, not a status symbol. Your common  sense, not your ego, should drive your vehicle purchases.
 And as for  students who want to go to expensive colleges just so they can socialize  there, Mary gets the stars out of your -- and your parents' -- eyes. She  relates some student loan horror stories that every family should know long  before high school graduation. Don't take out a loan just to live off  campus or buy a computer; and if you can get educated without taking out a  loan, so much the better. Students who work to pay part of their college  are less likely to slack off their studies.
Every time I pick up  "Debt-Proof Living," I find something else I can use. This book  is worth its weight in gold. Everyone should read and heed its advice.
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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 series has a way of showing the truth about money and how God wants to bless us with His favor if we would just follow God's principles.  Pastor Richard brings several key points to light and we have applied several of them not only to our budget but also our hearts by changing the way we THINK and live.  We have seen a huge difference the way God is providing for us as well as open doors just by our eyes being opened through this series.  You won't be sorry if you purchase this.

Thank you Pastor Richard!
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Wonderful approach to finances, taking your spiritual values, your faith and God's words (The Bible). This book is easy to read and I found myself immerse in the content. At the end you will question your life to make a change.
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What a great book!!  You want more from life and God wants you to have more.  This book helps you unlock the power of God to help you get what you want and what God wants you to have.  Through quotes from the bible you learn how to improve your financial situation.
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It gives confessions for you to speak to the mountains of financial situations in your life and tell them what to do. Jesus said to speak to the mountain or situation and it has to obey. It is a must read for anyone seeking Gods help in your finances.