Money Came by the House the Other Day: A Guide to Christian Financial Planning And Stories of Stewardship

by Katz, Robert W.

• ISBN13: 9781932021172
• ISBN10: 1932021175
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-01-01
• Publisher: MIDPOINT TRADE BOOKS

Summary

Now, more than ever, there is a true need for solid financial planning with a Christian theme. Money Came by the House the Other Day, in this updated and expanded edition provides guidance to any person or family looking to improve their current financial situation. Written by one of the nation's leading Christian CPA's, here is all you need to make short and long-term plans -- using principals found in the Bible.Bob teaches at churches and conferences, and has appeared on Christian television programs such as Enjoying Everyday Life with Joyce Meyer, This is Your Day with Benny Hinn, The 700 Club with Pat Robertson, Life Today with James Robison, and the Harvest Show.This book provides:* Straight forward, no nonsense financial guidance - with Biblical support* Easy-to-understand illustrations, income statements, balance sheets, and ways to overcome debt* Coverage of retirement, insurance, new home acquisition, stock market* Learn how tithing can become part of your personal and family planning strategy.Unlike any book ever written on financial planning from a Christian perspective.

Table of Contents

Testimonials
Dedication	vii
Acknowledgements	ix
About The Author	xi
Foreword by Oral Roberts	xvii
PART I "THE CONDITION OF YOUR FLOCKS"
1. Money Talks	1	(4)
2. Financial Straight Talk
"But what about you...Who do you say I am?"	5	(10)
3. Sink Hole
Devoted to Debt	15	(4)
4. The Condition of Your Flocks I
Preparing Your Personal Balance Sheet	19	(12)
5. Ice Cream
How Much Is Enough?	31	(6)
6. The Condition of Your Flocks II
Preparing Your Personal Income Statement	37	(8)
7. Monopoly
The Remains of the Day	45	(2)
8. Confessions of a Balance Sheet
Wise Analysis Breaks Financial Paralysis	47	(14)
9. Scrooge
Turned Off to Tithing	61	(6)
10. Income Statement Analysis
God, Caesar and You	67	(14)
PART II "GIVE PORTIONS TO SEVEN, YES EIGHT
11. Before We Begin
A Word or Two on Investing	81	(8)
12. Monopolife
Your Time or Your Money?	89	(8)
13. Cash
The Emergency Fund	97	(10)
14. Stocks
Eggs in a Basket	107	(14)
15. Bonds
Steady and Sure?	121	(14)
16. Gimme Shelter
How to Buy a House	135	(16)
17. Ralph
Insurance for Eternity	151	(6)
18. Risky Business
How to Buy Various Types of Insurance	157	(22)
19. School Days
The High Cost of Higher Education	179	(10)
20. The Gold Watch
Planning for Retirement	189	(34)
21. Reader's Choice
The Eighth Portion	223	(4)
22. Your Inheritance
The Living Bible	227	(8)
Epilogue	235