Bountiful: The Heart of Money Management

Do you struggle being patient, even when it comes to your money or possessions? Have you been frustrated with a lack of savings or an excess of debt? Do you feel like you’re “missing out” by not having the newest gadget? Have you ever rushed into a financial decision and realized it was a mistake? During this episode, Gary & Christy talk about how practicing patience can help us with our financial situation and with being more responsible stewards of the possessions we have.

Links

• http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/03/08/the-power-of-patience/

In this episode, Gary and Christy will talk about the dangers of comparing ourselves to others, especially when it comes to our financial situations. They’ll also mention a few ways we, as Christians, can keep our hearts and minds focused on our true purpose in life.

In this episode, Gary & Christy will talk about shopping and how we as Christians can ensure that our shopping habits are in line with being good stewards of God’s blessings. They’ll also discuss how we can be good managers of our physical blessings and be intentional in our shopping.

Links

• http://time.com/money/4134629/shopping-addiction/
• http://www.huffingtonpost.com/learnvest/spend-smart-9-bad-shoppin_b_6347714.html
• “Should I Buy This?” Infographic:  https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/e1/1d/5f/e11d5fc42a791af3950ba22113c26856.jpg
  
  

Do you dread talking about budgeting? Do you feel like a budget is too difficult or too time-consuming? We promise it’s not! In this episode, Gary and Christy talk about the purpose of budgeting, some pitfalls to avoid when creating a budget, and a few tips on how to stay on track with our budgeting.

Links

• Step by Step Guides:
  • http://www.youngadultmoney.com/2016/06/01/a-step-by-step-guide-to-get-started-budgeting/
  • https://www.thebalance.com/how-to-make-a-budget-1289587
  • https://www.mint.com/budgeting-3/how-to-create-a-budget-step-by-step
    
    
• Free budgeting apps:
  1. Mint
  2. Goodbudget
  3. Pocket Expense
  4. Mvelopes
  5. EveryDollar

What’s an appropriate attitude to have about possessions in general? Is it wrong to have too many things? Is it better to have very few things? Gary & Christy talk about the purpose of possessions, some misunderstandings about material things, and a couple of ways to make sure our attitude is Christ-centered.