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Plant a Seed ... Get a Harvest ... Managing your Christian Finances
Whenever you talk about Christian finances or just plain money in the same breath as being a Christian, going to church, or (heaven forbid), tithing, it hits people where they live...right in the wallet. And somehow giving is seen as almost a separate issue from attending church or even having a relationship with God. But believe it or not, they are not two different topics. And contrary to popular opinion, God is even interested in what you do with your money and how you manage your Christian finances. So why do I have to give?Christian giving is an extension of the ongoing relationship you're building with God every single day. If you talk the talk, then you're required to walk the walk. There is no way to say you're a Christian and then refuse to do the thing Christ talks about constantly...to give of yourself and your money. Everything you have belongs to God, and all He's asking is that you give back a portion, in gratitude, for the blessings you've been given. What happens when I give?God's currency isn't the same as our currency. In fact, His rules are completely opposite of the world's rules. In our world, when you give something away it's gone. But in God's universe, when you give something away to help someone else, you're planting it as seed for a harvest to come up in your own life. Over and over, the Bible talks about the concept of seed, time, and harvest.
God's Word says He wants 10% of what you have. Please know that God doesn't need your money. He can do all things without you or your resources. The truth is, you NEED to give as a part of your commitment and ongoing relationship with God. God is faithful. When you offer your 10% tithe, God will "open the windows of heaven and pour out a blessing that there won't be room enough to receive it."
Messy finances seem to be the norm these days. But it's never too late to take steps to turn things around. And a huge part of that process is to start giving. It may be a small amount at first, but God will honor that first step. There are a lot of other Biblical steps to living debt free. Take a look at some of these GREAT Books.
They will help you get started in managing your Christian Finances.
  Finding a way to earn extra income to help with your family's Christian finances......and be able to work from home? Are you kidding? That's EXACTLY what I thought until I started this web site. I wasn't sure what to do first, but here's how I did it.
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