God S Finances A Matter Of The Heart

“Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Corinthians 9:7). Throughout this book, the authors will focus on ten reasons to give. They are listed here for your convenience, but the reasons will be interspersed throughout the book. Look for them over and over again. They are some guidelines for becoming a more generous giver. 1. God wants us to remember the story of Cain and Abel (Genesis 4:3-7). 2. God blesses us because of who He is, not who we are or what we have done (2 Corinthians 8:7-9). 3. God blesses us to bless others (Ephesians 2:10, Acts 17:26, Esther 4:14). 4. God blesses us to fund the Great Commission (2 Corinthians 9: 10-11, Proverbs 28:27, Romans 10:13-15). 5. God wants our gifts to be first, the best, and from the heart (Proverbs 3:9-10, Genesis 4:3, Malachi 3:8-12). 6. God wants us to be generous, not as an act, but as a response. Generous giving includes an obedient will, a joyful attitude, and a compassionate heart (Matthew 10:8). 7. God wants our heart because money follows our heart (Matthew 6:21). 8. God’s purposes should be our highest priority (1 Corinthians 16:1-4). 9. God wants us to be godly and content (1 Timothy 6:6). 10. God wants us to know that salvation is free, ministry has a cost, and there is a cost to being a disciple (Luke 14:33).

Start your journey toward financial freedom today with this quick and simple guide on money management! Packed with practical money saving tips, proven strategies, and biblical insight, this 96-page book shows how to honor God with your personal finances, reign in your spending habits, and move out from under the burden of debt into financial freedom. Do you wake up in the morning with money issues on your mind? Do you worry about how to pay your bills? Are you envious of certain people because they have things you can't afford? If any of these statements apply to you, it may be time to evaluate how you handle your finances. To gain a godly perspective on finances and learn how to wisely manage your money, check out this easy-to-understand Christian guide on money management. It covers—/em What the Bible says about money, stewardship, giving, and tithes. Includes key Bible verses 4 myths about money that lead to overspending 6 common lifestyle choices that can keep you stuck in debt. Includes a checklist that will help you evaluate whether you are making wise spending decisions. 5 key principles on how to manage your money, covering everything from growing in contentment to practicing self-control. Scripture verses and life-application steps included. Answers key questions on money management and financial stewardship: What does the Bible say about finances? How can I handle my money responsibly? How can I cancel my debt? How can I resist the urge to spend? Why do I feel the urge to spend? If I give money to God, can I expect Him to bless me with financial gain? I've been told it is wrong to save money. Does a savings account prove that I'm not trusting God? Whether you need help achieving financial freedom yourself or you are helping others pursue their financial goals, this quick-answer guide offers practical advice and money managing tools that will help you. Get Money Saving Tips and Practical Financial Advice You Can Start Applying to You Life Today Here's just 4 money tips (money management strategies) included in this incredible financial guide from Christian counselor, June Hunt. Money Tip #1: Identify and Assess Your Financial Situation Take inventory of your assets: What do you own? What is the approximate value of the things you own (car, house, property, insurance policy—large items)? Identify your income: How much money do you make? Detail your debts: What/who do you owe? When is it due? What interest rates are you paying on each debt? Approximate your monthly bills: What do you pay for rent/mortgage, utilities, gasoline/transportation, phone, food, clothing, insurance, entertainment? Helpful Hint: Keep a log throughout each month of everything you spend. Money Tip #2: Consider Your Lifestyle and Spending Habits Be introspective: Why do you live the way you do? For career advancement, to please family, to entertain friends, or to live comfortably? Consider what you could honestly do without: Do you pay others to do something that you could do yourself? Do you eat out when you could eat less expensively at home? Money Tip #3: Establish Financial Goals List future expenditures: What future expenses do you anticipate? (such as schooling, purchasing a home, replacing a car, etc). Consider future career and family changes: Are you considering starting your own business, serving in a ministry, getting married, or starting a family? How will these plans change your financial situation? State your future financial goals: Financially, where do you want to be 5 years from now...10 years? What are realistic expectations money saving goals? Money Tip #4: Take Action with Your Finances Pay extra on your debts and stop feeding your debt through unnecessary habits. Establish a savings plan: How much money are you setting aside for the future? How are you preparing for major emergencies and for retirement so that you don't find yourself in debt again? To help you chart your path to financial freedom, grab a copy of June Hunt's Financial Freedom: How to Handle Your Money Wisely. This tool offers practical help to find financial freedom, including: "Five Principles of Managing Money" and "How to Cancel Debt." What perspective should I have of money? Myth: "If you live a godly, Christian life, you will experience financial gain and prosperity." Truth: According to God's Word, godliness is not a means to financial gain. The Bible calls this "a different doctrine" taught by false teachers. Myth:"Money is the root of all evil." Truth: No, according to the Bible, it is the "love of money" that is a root of evil. (1 Timothy 6:10). Money can be used for great good. Myth: "If I ever have enough money and earthly possessions, I will be happy." Truth: Happiness does not spring from your financial situation nor does it come from possessions. "His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!'" (Matthew 25:23). Finding true financial freedom involves more than having enough money to bask in the comfort of a prosperous lifestyle. It's more than learning to budget expenses, to save regularly, to invest wisely. True financial freedom is being content with what God gives you. And contentment is a matter of the heart! Look for all 42 titles in the Hope For The Heart Biblical Counseling Library. These mini-books are for people who seek freedom from codependency, anger, conflict, verbal and emotional abuse, depression, or other problems. Paperback, 96 pages, 4 x 7 inches. Fits in a pocket or purse. Product Code: 290X ISBN: 9781596369412 June Hunt June Hunt, M.A. Criswell College, is a biblical counselor whose award-winning radio program "Hope For The Heart" is heard on 900 radio outlets around the world. For more than 25 years, she has counseled people, offering them hope for today's problems. June has helped many people with emotional, relational, and spiritual problems experience God's love through biblical hope and practical help. Click here to find out more about Hope for the Heart. Hope For The Heart Board of Reference Dr. Henry Blackaby (Blackaby Ministries International), Dr. Rick Warren (Saddleback Church), Dr. Tony Evans (The Urban Alternative), Joni Eareckson Tada (Joni and Friends), Kay Arthur (Precept Ministries International), Dr. David Jeremiah (Turning Point), Dr. Tim Clinton (American Association of Christian Counselors), Dr. Bruce Wilkinson (Bruce Wilkinson Ministries), Dr. Chip Ingram (Living on the Edge), Roger Staubach (SRS Real Estate Partners), Steve Arterburn (New Life Ministries), Vonette Bright (Campus Crusade for Christ), Dr. Charles Stanley (In Touch Ministries), Zig Ziglar (Ziglar Training Systems) Kind Words about June Hunt and the Hope for the Heart Minibook Series "After decades of counseling men and women from all walks of life, June knows how to lead readers to truth—truth that liberates because it is truth from God. " Kay Arthur, Co-founder of Precept Ministries International, and author of When the Hurt Runs Deep-Healing and Hope for Life's Desperate Moments. "Those of us who have had to forgive the unforgiveable will find June's materials to be tremendous—filled with hope and healing. She speaks from the heart with truth, directly to your broken soul." Stephen Arterburn, Founder of New Life Ministries and author of Healing Is a Choice. "June Hunt has been addressing the root issue for hurting hearts as long as I have known her. God has given her insightful sensitivity not only to identify human problems, but also to uncover biblical solutions. She has done it for me more than once! All who have hurting hearts—or who minister to wounded spirits—need to read her resources." Dr. Dorothy Kelley Patterson, Professor of Theology in Women's Studies, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary "June walks you through the step-by-step process to forgive...yes, even the 'unforgiveable.' If you want your days ahead to be better than the days gone by, this is a must read for you." Dr. Tony Evans, Senior Pastor, Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, and President of The Urban Alternative.

As Christians, we know that we are new creations in Jesus. So we try to act differently, hoping this will make us more like Him. But changing our outward behavior doesn’t change our hearts. Only by God’s grace can we be transformed internally. Renovation of the Heart lays a biblical foundation for understanding what best-selling author Dallas Willard calls the “transformation of the spirit”—a divine process that “brings every element in our being, working from inside out, into harmony with the will of God.” This fresh approach to spiritual growth explains the biblical reasons why Christians need to undergo change in six aspects of life: thought, feeling, will, body, social context, and soul. Willard also outlines a general pattern of transformation in each area, not as a sterile formula but as a practical process that you can follow without the guilt or perfectionism so many Christians wrestle with. Don’t settle for complacency. Accept the challenge Renovation of the Heart offers to become an intentional apprentice of Jesus Christ, changing daily as you walk with Him.

Get the spiritual and financial guidance youve been looking for and get to The Heart of Financial Matters with the guidance of a devoted Christian with more than forty years of experience as a banking executive. Author Eddie Hedges challenges you to look deep within yourself to see where your heart lies in your relationship with God. As a banker, he found that customers experienced financial problems when they violated money management principles that are taught in the Bible. By studying Gods teachings in your life, you can find ways to improve your marriage through your handling of money; set and reach realistic financial goals; teach your children about how to save money; deal with financial adversity and come out a winner. God is always with us, but its up to us to make smart financial decisions that help ourselves and others. By recognizing your financial problems and finding solutions, youll make money your servant instead of your master.

Prosperity resides where prayerful planning, financial freedom, and radical relationships intersect. Do you have a healthy connection with all financial matters? • Have you ever wondered what the Bible has to say about money? • Do you want to know the best way to build wealth? • Would you like to have contentment in every aspect of life, at work and home, with family and friends, at church, and in your community? Do you want to know how to better manage money? The scriptures teach us to be in a relationship with God. Your Heavenly Father wants you to live a prosperous life and build wealth. The Bible teaches you the proper way to handle those finances. The final four chapters of this book will show you how financial prosperity and the fruit of the Spirit intersect. Once you understand and begin living by these foundational truths, your heart will overflow with love, joy, and peace. Your actions will be purposeful, with patience, kindness, and goodness. And your thoughts will be faithful and meek with self-control. These are not only Christian financial concepts and principles; these are financial truths. It’s time for you to RECOVER, GROW, and ZERO IN on your financial target. Here are some of the faith + strategy intersections you will read about and be able to apply immediately: • Your dreams + Your life • Prayer + Patience • Your destiny + God’s will • King Jesus + Servant Jesus • Your Purpose? + Your Position? The INTERSECTION series includes the titles below: • Biblical Faith Meets Financial Strategy, 2nd ed. – How to Lay a Solid Foundation for Prosperity • God's Ownership Meets Money Management – How to Be a Good and Faithful Steward • Divine Provision Meets Generosity Planning – How to Live Life to the Fullest While Richly Giving …and the following companion for a deeper study: • Setting Your Sights on the Intersection – 90-Day Devotional & Journal About the book series: INTERSECTION – Where God’s Wealth Meets God’s Wisdom Imagine yourself at the shooting range aiming at a target. To ensure your aim is accurate, you look for a calibrated point of reference. There are two engraved lines to give you a single place to focus on when aiming at a target. The two lines cross at this spot and create what is known as crosshairs. Crosshairs are composed of two wires or lines, one parallel and the other perpendicular to the horizon. The area that you are focused on is where the two lines intersect. The objective is to align the crosshairs with the bullseye. Aiming to hit the bullseye requires precision, and using the simple principle of intersecting lines, you can easily pinpoint that target. When peering through the scope of your financial future, the strategy is the same. The two dimensions are God’s Wealth (vertical) and God’s Wisdom (horizontal). Once you have these two crosshairs in focus and zeroed-in, you can aim right at the center of your target and hit it consistently. If you want to pinpoint your financial destiny, you need to zero-in on your target, not someone else’s mark. The simple tool needed for pinpoint accuracy is the crosshairs, and one of the most critical steps is knowing where you are aiming. The blessings come where the two lines meet. Get ready to manage money according to the Word of God and live a prosperous life!

A more fulfilling marriage is within the reach of every husband—and getting there is not as difficult as you might think. In A Husband After God's Own Heart, bestselling author Jim George points you to the little touches that can bring big results. They're based on clear and simple priorities found in the Bible, and they will help... make you the husband God meant for you to be bring you and your wife closer together as a team improve your listening and communication skills strengthen your marriage and family relationships add more fun to your times together Especially valuable are the "Little Things That Make a Big Difference" applications at the end of every chapter. You'll be amazed at how small steps, in the right direction, can help you enjoy a better marriage.

Elizabeth George's popular Growth and Study Guides have sold nearly 140,000 copies, helping many thousands of women not only mine the riches of God's Word more deeply, but also grow more spiritually strong. "A Wife After God's Own Heart Growth and Study Guide" is the newest addition, and women will want to use it alongside the corresponding book so they can take their next steps forward in spiritual growth. This volume provides thought-provoking scriptures, questions, advice, and illustrations that will equip a woman to live out her part of God's pattern for a more fulfilling marriage. A treasure trove of practical helps that can bring real change in a woman's life, this guide is ideal for individual or group study.