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Dr. O.S. Hawkins shares his heart for caring for retired ministry leaders through his organization, Mission: Dignity. He also explains why he wrote the “Code series” books, and how believers can unlock the meaningful truth that’s found in God’s Word.
Unexpected expenses have a way of popping up when we’re not able to afford them. A broken arm, car accident, and any number of unforeseen circumstances can deplete our finances if we’re not prepared. In this video, Ron and Trina Alleyne share how they made some tough decisions with spending habits, and how they get through difficult times through careful planning.
God calls Christians to “be holy in all we do” (1 Peter 1:15). Holiness means we are to be “set apart” by doing things according to God’s standard and not the world’s, including how we handle our finances. In this video, Ron and Trina Alleyne explain how this should affect our thinking about giving, saving, and spending, and also apply to what we teach our children about money.
The average American family is burdened by massive debt, often due to foolish decisions they’ve made with their money. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues addressing the subject of financial stability with author and national radio host, Dave Ramsey. Dave describes how to live within ones means, and highlights the distinction between a want and a need. He quotes 1 Timothy 6:6-7 which says, “But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.” Dave reminds us to have a proper perspective about material things and the contentment that can only be found in Christ Jesus.
As consumers, we are bombarded with sales pitches and ads that play on our subconscious, which can cause us to make bad financial decisions if we’re not privy to these marketing ploys. On this classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with author and financial expert Dave Ramsey about the marketing schemes that threaten our fiscal stability. He shares his experience of becoming a multimillionaire by the age of 26, and how he crashed and burned by the time he was 30. “We were foreclosed on, sued, and finally were bankrupt!” Dave also shares how he and his wife were given a chance to start over and how they received a new life in Christ after hitting rock bottom.
Carrie Wilkerson was over $100,000 in debt and 145 pounds overweight. Admittedly, she had been inattentive to details in her business and with her health, and unfortunately, both had become out of control. On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with Carrie, author of The Barefoot Executive, about how she paid off every dime within two years by working at home, and dropped down to a healthy weight by practicing discipline. You can experience Carrie’s success too by learning how to live free from bonds that can enslave you.
Carrie Wilkerson experienced a conflict that mothers often face. With two newly-adopted preschoolers, she felt conflicted, or "mom-flicted," about going back to a traditional "9 to 5" job and leaving her kids in daycare. On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson candidly discusses this common dilemma with Carrie, the author of The Barefoot Executive: The Ultimate Guide for Being Your Own Boss and Achieving Financial Freedom. Be encouraged as Carrie shares how God guided her through this season of life, revealing talents that He blessed her with and how she has helped other moms be financially independent.
Being stingy with your time or your money is no way to build a strong connection with your family.
Don't get caught up in the "more, more, more!" mindset of modern society. Money is temporary.
Nothing worth having comes cheap--including kids! But it's all worth it to hear them say, "I love you!"
