Freedom in Christ is a huge deal for followers of Jesus. Because of his grace, mercy, and the work of Christ on the cross, we are no longer bound to the Law. We are free in Christ!

Freedom also plays a significant role in our finances. We've been discussing the danger that financial issues present to marriages. In the U.S. today, more marriages end because of financial strife than any other problem. How can we avoid these monetary pitfalls?

Once I was teaching the principles of giving in a church, and we were seeing a tremendous move of God's Spirit among the people. People were responding and giving to the church and to one another as the Lord lead them.

One night, a couple who were seemingly broken before the Lord came up to me. They were weeping almost uncontrollably. They said that the Lord spoken to them about giving away every penny they had. I learned that they had written a check for all the money they had in the world. Now

The last couple of years have been very challenging. The housing industry has fallen apart. Credit and lending practices have tightened. Companies are having to lay off workers. Consumers have reduced their spending. The economy is experiencing many hurdles, and the media is debating whether or not we are on our way out of the recession.

As Christians, we are faced with the dilemma of tithing. I know what you're thinking. Granted, for many of us, this has been second

Starting long before the teen years, young women and those who are responsible for them should employ many strategies to confront adulthood's impending financial challenges. Given the high percentage of children now raised by divorced or never-married single mothers, one would think that today's girls

Write a spending plan now - so that you can make all your money dreams come true later.

Start big. At the top of your list of money goals should be an emergency fund, says financial coach Judy Lawrence, author of The Budget Kit. "If something happens to you, your spouse, children, computer, or car

Before we come to know the Lord, integrity is an admirable quality to adopt. However, after we lay claim to Christ's family, integrity is a nonnegotiable. It's a "have-to," not a "want-to." It's a requirement, not a request. It's one of those traits that is completely and undeniably inseparable from those of us who wear the honorable title of Christ-follower.

It's probably the single most identifying character trait that nonbelievers look for in believers. Whether in family relationships, friendships, or business dealings, unquestionable, irreplaceable integrity

Most people get into trouble because they don't have control over their expenditures. This usually happens because they don't have a working budget. Families without budgets are at the mercy of their caprices; their plastics leaving a destructive trail of deficit spending. They're out of control with nothing to restrain them. They end up bankrupt and devoid of any credit respect and their credit ratings plunging to negative zones. Having a working budget will help those who have it get onto the right track with respect to using their money wisely.

There is a lot of complaint about the lack of financial education being provided to the younger generations. Personal Finance 101 is not a required high school or college course, yet the financial status of an adult is highly dependent upon the lessons learned about money from a young age.

It most cases, the responsibility of personal finance lessons is naturally assumed by the parents. While it is true that parents have a duty to guide their kids into adult life

The good news is that you're never too far gone to change your financial position. The bad news is that it takes hard work and sacrifice to change your financial situation. You will need to:

Temporarily cut out life's little luxuries

Get On a Simplified Budget

Get On A Plan To Eliminate Your Debt

Educate yourself about personal finance

In good times, it's natural that we pay less attention to our individual expenses. But today, regardless of our current situation, we all need to save as much money as possible.

And, when it comes to saving money, the experts agree one of the best places to start is with your auto insurance.

While it's natural that companies want to generate as much profit as they can,