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ABC’s of Handling God’s Money Money in Marriage
Money Matters for Teens by Larry Burkett with Todd Temple (versions for both 11-14 years and 15-18 years available), Moody Publishers, 2001 (ISBN: 0802446361)
What will it be like for your teens to handle their finances when they’re adults? Much depends on the sound teaching you give them now, in these developmental years. Two different workbooks have been written for different age groups, addressing their specific needs when it comes to money and understanding God’s design for how to manage it wisely.
Questions about earning money, saving it, borrowing it and giving it away are all addressed, using biblical wisdom and life experience. Important principles like how to stay out of debt are included, along with tips about how to buy what you need with money you already have. These practical workbooks will help your teens learn what they need to to survive financially.
Discovering God’s Way of Handling Money: A Financial Study for Teens, Crown Financial Ministries, 2005 (ISBN: 1564270335)
Separate leader’s guide also available (ISBN: 1893946061)
You might not think of teens first of all when you think about people trapped in debt. Yet a high percentage of high school students already have credit cards. Help your teens learn how to avoid the consequences and heartache of debt by using this study. For ten weeks, teens are exposed to teaching from God’s Word in the areas of responsible money management. How do I manage debt? Should I give? How important is it to save money? What about my friends and what they think is right? These questions and more are handled with wisdom and relevance in this study.
The Secret of Handling Money God's Way - Student Workbook (for 8-12 year olds) by Howard Dayton,Moody Publishers, 2003 (ISBN: 0802431542)
Set in a story format, your kids will follow the adventures of four characters as they learn how to earn money, save money, give it away and spend it. Their goal? Save enough to go to baseball camp, and learn some things about God along the way.
The ABC’s of Handling Money God’s Way by Howard and Bev Dayton, Crown Ministries Inc., 1998 (ISBN: 0802431526) Teacher’s Guide (ISBN: 0802431526)
Written as a storybook for 5 to 7 year olds, this twelve part curriculum teaches young children basic information about money such as how to earn it, save it, give it and spend it. All of these lessons are taught by following the adventures of four characters that are trying to save enough money to buy a puppy, and learning about God along the way. This book is in full colour, with interactive activities and a place to record prayers.
Your Kids Can Master Their Money by Ron and Judy Blue and John White, Tyndale House, 2006 (ISBN: 1589971914) Read Description
Teaching kids biblically about money might not sound like an easy task, but the Christian financial experts behind this book use the method of creative learning activities (over 50 of them) to teach kids the value of a dollar. Learn along with your kids from some of the best teachers out there.
Paws & Tales: The Animated Series - A Closer Look www.insight.org. Product code: P1DN02) Read Description
Giving Together: A Stewardship Guide for Families by Carol A. Wehrheim, Westminster John Knox Press (ISBN: 0664226892)
Stewardship is seen as something not only for adults, but for children and families, as well. It is in our families where we first learn lessons about sharing, accountability and generosity, and this book offers practical ways to instill these lessons.
Stewardship as a practical, real concept is emphasized in this book much more than understanding its theory and this is its strength. Written by an award-winning Christian educator, you will find this book an asset in helping your family practice the art of practical caring for others in every aspect of our lives.
Praying the Scriptures for Your Children Zondervan (ISBN:0310232163) Read Description
The Singe Mom's Guide to Finding Joy in Chaos
Elsa Kok Colopy, Baker Pub. Group, 2006 (ISBN: 0800730666) Read Description
Money Before Marriage by Larry Burkett & Michael E. Taylor, Moody Press, 1996 (ISBN: 0802463894)
Mismanagement of money and poor communication are problems that can threaten a happy marriage, and in this book, Larry Burkett disarms these threats in an easy to read stye. Couples can learn to manage their money with wisdom so that they avoid common financial mistakes. Couples are encouraged to learn what their spouse's money personality is as well as their own. This book also includes a helpful pastor's guide for use during pre-marital counseling..
Another great feature of this book are quizzes designed for fiancés and spouses to take individually and then compare answers. If engaged, couples will be able to use the tools in this book to discuss fundamentals of money in marriage. If married and in trouble, this book can help uncover how problems with money can be solved and marriages can be saved. Everyone can benefit from this honest and encouraging read.
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If you would like to download this devotional and include it in your corps bulletin, download the ready-to-print pdf Surrendering My Stuff. Order printed copies through the: catalogue