Faith and Finances

Glenn Mosher has been a Presidential speech writer, Congressional aide, Capital Fundraiser, English Instructor, and Public Speaker who gained credibility and practiced integrity without ever losing humility or humor. He has raised over $75 million advocating for non-profit clients and designed programs of marketing excellence for companies and small businesses.

Glenn's early years with Ronald Reagan

Glenn's assistance and guiding Tim when he started a Bible Study on his High School campus and the School Board told him that he cannot have a Bible Study on campus.

How and why Christians should stand for the Truth, the Gospel, and for our rights, even in the midst of vicious opposition.

Christians involvement in Government.

Young America's Foundation

Clare Booth Luce Policy Institute

Call or e-mail your State elected Officials and thank them for their work, and let them know you are praying for them. Don't be afraid to stand for your faith and for your country.

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We are pleased to share with you a previously aired interview with Ellie Kay, America's Family Financial Expert.

What do you do when you get married and then discover that your new spouse in debt to the tune of $40,000?

Today we'll hear from Bob and Ellie Kay and learn how they addressed this serious issue, how they paid off this debt in only two and half years, strengthened their marriage in the process, and built the foundation to put several children through college—while remaining debt free!

The decisions and adjustments Bob and Ellie had to make and live with.

How they determined each other's financial roles and responsibilities.

How they got out of debt and paid cash for the necessities of life—all while honoring the Lord in tithes and offerings.

The 60-Minute Money Workout: An Easy Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Finances into Shape [Affiliate Link]

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Ellie's Contact Page

Tim's blog post on the subject

Decide to have open dialogue with your spouse and talk about your financials goals as well as frustrations. Purpose in your heart that you will not avoid serious talks regarding money.

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What comes to mind when you hear "Faith promise giving?" For some it means their church is embarking on a building program, for others it may mean that it is time to prayerfully consider committing to a large dollar amount, and praying that God provides for you to give it.

Where did this term come from?

What does it mean, in practice, today?

Are there biblical principles to support it?

I've interviewed several respected pastors, and have asked them these questions. I was very pleased to find a consensus among them as to the meaning and practice of faith promise giving.

Look to God and ask: "How much can I trust you to give through me?"

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Is it acceptable for Christians to be prosperous?

Many are on the fence on the issue.

Are riches evil? Do we avoid prosperity?

"Prosper" defined

Our ability to earn money comes from God

Labor is expected of us from God

Prosperity in the NT

Stewarding prosperity

Seek to prosper in everything God has entrusted to you, to His glory. Be ready and willing to be used of the Lord in greater ways.

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Some Christians will appear to have more than others. Then there are worldly people who have a lot more.

Try as we may; we serve, we save, we sacrifice, but sometimes it just seems we can't get ahead. Is it fair?

More is rarely the solution.

You do not want to trade trials with other Christians.

God's timing and plans are far superior than ours.

The folly of comparing ourselves with other Christians.

The wicked also increase.

1 Samuel 15:7 …for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.

Rather than concern ourselves with what others seem to have, let us focus on the intangibles treasures of the Lord: The privilege of abiding with Christ, wisdom which comes from God, and knowing the guidance of the Holy Spirit which, is in us.

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Got a budget? Awesome! You are a step ahead of many. Yet, while drafting and agreeing upon a budget is a wise discipline, the budget itself does not get the job done.

In real life our spending does not always match our budgets…then the wheels fall off.

In This Episode, We Look At:

The importance of the monthly financial review.

Did your financial activity align with your planned spending plan?

Did you go over or under budget in areas?

Look back on your bank statements for potential escapees, areas where spending was not budgeted and not tracked.

Revisit long-time service bills to assure you are paying the lowest (fairest) rate: Homeowners and Auto Insurance are just two examples, and I share my personal experience in reducing both.

Inspect what you expect. Keep diligence in dollars—by regular review of your cash flow and making adjustments where necessary.

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Eighty percent of divorcees attribute arguments over money as the leading contributor to the divorce.

There are going to be differences in how couples view money-related issues. So, what do you do when spouses do not see eye-to-eye in financial matters?

Responses to avoid. "He's selfish", "She's immature", "he's irresponsible", "I'm the only one who cares in this marriage!"

Setting aside pride and addressing issues openly and lovingly.

Seek input and advice from older, godly couples.

Take a course together.

Avoid burying thoughts of bitterness, anger, and frustration.

Rewired: Recognizing and Retraining Wrong Thinking, by

R.B. Oullette

Love and Respect, by Emerson Eggerichs

Ephesians 4:1-3

I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

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God has given us emotions.

Emotions can help or hurt us.

There are God-honoring emotions, and there emotions that lead to sin.

The emotions of Jesus.

The emotions related to the fruit of the Spirit.

Biblical warnings related to emotions.

Emotions that hurt or help our saving and investing efforts.

"Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life." Proverbs 4:23

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The automation episode.

Eliminating many mental distractions in our lives through a few clicks to set priorities in motion — automatically.

Your calendar.

Bills.

Saving.

Investing.

We'll look at many benefits, plus some "How-to" suggestions.

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Hootsuite

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The most-asked questions regarding life insurance I find are: "Should I buy life insurance?", "What type of Insurance?" and "How much Insurance should I have?"

Life insurance defined. What is it's primary purpose?

Would your passing eliminate an income that a loved one is dependent upon?

Two main "types" of life insurance, their functions and pros and cons.

Help with figuring the amount of insurance coverage that is appropriate for your family.

Bonus: How to avoid being "sold."

Take a quick inventory of your own financial planning. If the Lord were to take you home today, what would be the financial impact on your family? Have you taken steps to provide for them in your absence?

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