Bob Louder

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  • Godly Giving V

    There are two possible answers to this question. Both have their supporters and claim support from God’s Word. First is the position that you can choose to divide the tithe so as to give both inside and outside the church. The second teaches that the tithe should go into the church where you worship. I’ll share with you what I believe God’s Word says. However, you need to see what He says to you.

  • Godly Giving IV

    When we, as Christians, study and talk about “Godly Giving” lots and lots of questions come into play. How you choose to answer these questions will go a long way to determine how you will respond to God’s call to give. So, let’s spend some time taking a look at some “common giving questions” and suggest some possible answers based on God’s Word.

  • What You Need to Know About Prepaid Cards

    There are many ways to spend money. You can use your credit card (ick!) or store charge. You can use your debit card (ripe for identity theft). You can use cash (yea!). Is that it? Nope.

  • Godly Giving III

    As a Christian, you must consider four “Godly Giving” levels. Level One is the tithe. Level Two is giving out of obedience. Level Three is giving from your abundance. This time together we’ll talk about Level four-sacrificial giving.

  • How to Protect Yourself from Overdraft and Bounced Check Fees

    Sometimes it “just happens.” You work to be careful using your checkbook, but then you have an “emergency” and write a check hoping your deposit will hit your bank before the check. But the check gets there first and you find a nice, big, fat, NSF fee on your next statement. Can you guard against this expensive misuse of your checking account? Yes you can, but it takes understanding and discipline.

  • Godly Giving II

    The tithe is the first of four levels of Godly Giving. At this first level you give as a testimony that God owns everything. I believe God’s Word shows you that the tithe is the minimum testimony for any Christian. However, Godly Giving goes well beyond the tithe.

  • Our Government and Your Checking Account

    Your checkbook can be a fantastic money management tool IF you learn to use it correctly. If you choose not to manage your checkbook you can expect difficulties. But difficulties can come from other sources as well. You need to understand what “Check 21” is, how it affects you, your finances, and your

  • 'Godly Giving'

    Let me ask you a question: Do you like change? No, I don’t mean the coins in your pocket. I mean change as in doing something different. Most of us don’t like change because doing something different can be uncomfortable. It’s the same with Godly Giving. You need to understand and apply what the Bible says about giving. This means you may need to “change” some of your giving practices

  • Investing In Certificates of Deposit II

    Before you consider purchasing a CD from your bank or brokerage firm, make sure you fully understand all of its terms. Carefully read the disclosure statements, including any fine print. And don’t be dazzled by high yields. Ask questions – and demand answers – before you invest. These tips can help you assess what features make sense for you:

  • Five-Step Debt Free Living Action Plan III

    God gives you a choice to experience “Debt Free Living God’s Way” as you learn to manage your resources in ways pleasing to Him. This choice takes planning. Your Five-Step Debt Free Living God’s Way Action Plan is a great place to start. Step 1 is to learn to budget. Step 2 is to identify and write down your needs, wants and desires for each

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