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The S.A.L.T. Plan: How to Prepare for an Economic Crisis of Biblical Proportions

by Chuck Bentley CROWN Financial Ministries | 2012 | Paperback Are you prepared for a global economic crisis?

Generous Justice: How God’s Grace Makes Us Just

by Timothy Keller DUTTON ADULT | November 2, 2010 | Hardcover Author of the New York Times bestseller The Reason for God and nationally renowned pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church Timothy Keller with his most provocative and illuminating message yet.

Every Good Endeavor

by Timothy Keller Published November 13th 2012 by Dutton Adult New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller shows how God calls each of us to express meaning and purpose through our work and careers.

WORK: A Kingdom Perspective on Labor

by Ben III Witherington Baker Publishing Group | May 1, 2012 | Trade Paperback Most Christians spend most of their waking hours working, yet many regard work as at best a necessary evil – just one more unfortunate by-product of humanity’s fall from grace.

Generous Living

by Ron Blue Zondervan Publishing Company | August 28, 1997 | Trade Paperback What do generous people know that makes them give gladly and liberally of their time, talents, wealth, and other resources?

Enough: Discovering Joy through Simplicity and Generosity

by Adam Hamilton ABINGDON PRESS | 2009 | Paperback Money has great power in our lives.

Freedom Of Simplicity: Finding Harmony in a Complex World

by Richard Foster HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS | August 18, 2005 | Trade Paperback A revised and updated edition of the manifesto that shows how simplicity is not merely having less stress and more leisure but an essential spiritual discipline for the health of our soul.

Giving to God: The Bible’s Good News about Living a Generous Life

by Mark Allan Powell Eerdmans Publishing | February 2, 2006 | Trade Paperback We all know that everything we have is a gift from God.

The Disease Of The Health And Wealth Gospels

by Gordon D. Fee Regent College Publishing | March 1, 2006 | Trade Paperback Does God will that the true believer in Christ be in good physical health?

Money and Marriage: A Complete Guide for Engaged and Newly Married Couples

by Matt Bell NavPress | March 15, 2011 | Trade Paperback Newlyweds quickly discover that money is the big deal in their new marriage.

Jesus and Money

A Guide for Times of Financial Crisis by Ben III Witherington Baker Publishing Group | May 1, 2012 | Trade Paperback In the wake of a sobering global recession, many Christians realize they need to rethink their approach to money.

Not Your Parent’s Offering Plate: A New Vision for Financial Stewardship

by J. Clif Christopher Abingdon Press | August 15, 2008 | Paperback Explains why people don’t often give to churches because congregations don’t give them a compelling vision of the good it will do.

A Revolution In Generosity: Transforming Stewards To Be Rich Toward God

by Wesley Willmer Moody Publishing | November 1, 2008 | Trade Paperback ‘Give over $100 today and get this personalized state-of-the-art fountain pen free!’

The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness

by Dave Ramsey Thomas Nelson | December 29, 2009 | Hardcover If you will live like no one else, later you can live like no one else.

Your Money Counts: The Biblical Guide to Earning, Spending, Saving, Investing, Giving, and Getting Out of Debt.

by Howard L. Dayton JR., Tyndale House Publishers; Reprint edition (April 25, 2011) With the economy reeling in the wake of the recent recession, many people are experiencing such financial challenges as credit card debt, downsizing, dead-end jobs, and inadequate or depleted savings.

The Treasure Principle: Unlocking The Secret Of Joyful Giving

by Randy Alcorn The Doubleday Religious Publishing Group | September 6, 2005 | Hardcover Flip-Flop Your Concept of Giving!Bestselling

Managing Gods Money: A Biblical Guide

by Randy Alcorn, Tyndale House Publishers | February 21, 2011 | Trade Paperback In Managing God’s Money, Randy Alcorn breaks down exactly what the Bible has to say about how we are to handle our money and possessions in a simple, easy-to-follow format.

When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor and Yourself

by Steve Corbett, Brian Fikkert Moody Publishing | July 1, 2009 | Trade Paperback Churches and individual Christians typically have faulty assumptions about the causes of poverty, resulting in the us of strategies that do considerable harm to poor people and themselves.

God’s Extraordinary Work Through Our Ordinary Obedience – 5:13

As believers, we all have these prayers and desires to see God do great things in and through our lives.

Journey of Generosity – 2:15

You know those big things in life, marriage, family, kids, friendship, work, faith, that are so important you carve out time to think about them?

Sevenly : Give – 2:23

Giving is rarely about money. Over a 7 day period, we highlighted some of the world’s most intimate acts of giving in an effort to showcase the true essence of the word “GIVE”.

All Things in Common – 13:11

The book of Acts is an historical book that gives us an invaluable glimpse into the life and times of the early church.

My Money – 3:06

When we view money as ‘ours’ – it changes our priorities and perspective….

THE STEWARD LEADER: TRANSFORMING PEOPLE ORGANIZATIONS and COMMUNITIES

by R. Scott Rodin Intervarsity Press | April 1, 2010 | Trade Paperback In this book R.

God So Loved That He Gave – 3:01

Anything we have to give we have first received from God.

Don & Doris Meyer: Creating Meaningful Legacy – 11:57

What is your family legacy? Don and Doris Meyer’s journey of generosity has led them to create legacy by thoughtfully and intentionally passing on the joy of giving to their children.

Tom Monaghan : A Millionaire’s Vow Of Poverty – 6:51

In this touching story of transformation, Tom Monaghan, founder of the Domino’s Pizza franchise, shares his realization that what had driven him to succeed in life was really the desire to have more than everyone else.

Stanley Tam : Legally Giving My Business To God – 10:24

Four thriving companies bespeak Stanley Tam’s business success, yet his prosperity is the result of a long and sometimes twisting journey of faith.

Bill & Vonette Bright : Surrendering Everything – 13:31

In 1951, Bill and Vonette Bright, founders of Campus Crusade for Christ, signed a contract with God to surrender everything to Him.

Drew Melby – Growing Up In A Generous Family – 4:03

You often hear parent-to-parent suggestions about teaching generosity to children, but Drew Melby shares his message from the unique perspective of teen to parent.

Generous Life : Give Radically – 2:29

(from Generous Giving)

From Pastor to Millionaire… Giver! – 4:26

In this candid 4 minute interview with Francis Chan, he shares how he moved from tithing to generosity motivated by want and love.

Margaret Feinberg – 4:50

(from Generous Giving)

Bob Coy : Giving Is A Heart Issue – 15:03

Pastor Bob Coy used to preach the message of tithing. Today he preaches about giving beyond the tithe.

Bishop Hannington – 6:00

In 2001 Western Uganda was at war. One town led by Hannington Bahemuka chose to focus on what they had and trust God to rebuild their war-torn town through their own generosity.

RockPointe – 7:37

(from Generous Giving)

Stewart’s Story – 7:37

Chet and Diana Stewart of Albuquerque, New Mexico share their story about the importance and life changing experiences that come with the incredible power of biblical generosity.

Work Like a Doctor : Live Like a Nurse – 8:09

As an obstetrician, Dr. Renee Lockey knew she was blessed to serve God in a career that gave her the opportunity to experience life from its very beginning.

Jess and Angela Correll – 9:17

Jess Correll, chairman and president of First Southern Bancorp in Stanford, Kentucky, and his wife, Angela, discuss how God has redirected their lives and finances over the years.

Handful of Rice – 7:04

Called to serve God from the corner of the kitchen, where no one but God sees their generosity, the women of Mizoram, in northeastern India, have created a culture of generational generosity.

Miracle in Franklin: Part 1 – 4:46

A casual conversation becomes life-changing as one family gives an incredible gift to another.

Where is Your Finish Line? – 15:23

Armed with the conviction that it is more fun to be a giver than a consumer, Alan Barnhart established a financial finish line in his personal life, not seeking to be rich, but to avoid being rich.

Miracle in Franklin: The Rest of the Story – 4:45

In this video, a request to give an appreciation gift to a pastor becomes a life-changing experience as one couple listens for the Lord and follows his prompting to give.

The Ten Second Decision to Change Your Life – 10:42

Following the 10 Second Rule, young giver Leighton Cusack boldly did “the next thing Jesus wanted him to do”.

His Plan Had to be Better Than This – 7:51

As he looked around the small camp trailer he and his wife called home following their devastating business losses, Milton began to hear from God in a way he never had before.

The Certainty of Economic Uncertainty: Ron Blue – 32:04

Have you ever wondered what God thinks about the recession? In this unique presentation, Christian financial expert Ron Blue briefly chronicles six decades of economic uncertainty and explores God’s perspective on our current economic crisis.

It’s Harder to Receive than Give: Dan Allender – 11:09

No one has ever said that giving is easy. However, what many of us may not realize is that it can be much more difficult to receive than to give.

Investing in Eternity: Randy Alcorn – 0:58

(from Generous Giving)

The Blessing of Giving: Tim Keller – 13:01

Pastor Tim Keller discusses the Apostle Paul’s address to the Ephesian elders in recalling the words of Jesus Christ, “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35).

Tim Mohns : Never Let A Perfectly Good Crisis Go To Waste – 15:55

Tim Mohns, financial advisor, shares how a successful but self-proclaimed boring life is turned around when he embarks on a six month experiment to clear the noise of money from his life and give more aggressively.