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Giving
June 29, 2014 • Jumaine Jones
The ultimate goal in gaining control in our spending and saving is to free us up to be more generous. However, we can’t wait until we get our finances “together” before we start giving. Giving is central to financial balance. Unlike spending and saving, giving gets God involved in my finances. When we control our finances, we get what we can do. When we involve God, we get what only God can do. Consistency in giving requires a planning and percentage. Very often people who asks questions such as, “You mean to tell me that I have to give to God if my baby is starving?” is really demonstrating that they don’t have a budget or don’t prepare to give beforehand.
Spending
June 15, 2014 • Jumaine Jones
Financial balance requires controlled spending. We often know how much we make, but how much we spend remains a mystery. We get in debt due to overspending. Debt is simply a fruit of a deeper root issues such as discontentment, materialism, and idolatry. Debt is simply overspending to the degree that you choose to borrow money for what you are unable to pay for. We must track and control our spending.
Balancing Act
June 8, 2014 • Jumaine Jones
Balance is essential in life. Riding a bike requires balance. Walking and running requires balance. Weight of a car must be balanced on all four wheels. We fall whenever we loose balance. Likewise, the key to financial success is balance. Yet, true balance does not begin on a spreadsheet. It begins with our mind. Our minds must be renewed when it comes to finances.