Written by Jim Loscheider* (Elder) on May 5, 2023. We’ve all bought something we didn’t need with money we didn’t plan to spend — or worse, with money we didn’t have. Last week, we studied Lesson 5 of our Financial Peace University (FPU) class at Alliance. The title of the lesson is “Wise Spending.” Wisdom is a common theme found in Scripture. So […]
How to Pray for Your Finances
Written by Jim Loscheider* (Elder) on April 17, 2023. Years ago, the concept of “Pray First” was impressed upon my heart by one of my mentors. He had plastered this two-word sentence, “Pray First” all over the office one weekend. When we as staff came in on Monday, we couldn’t help noticing the directive, and realized that prayer is our first […]
Questions About Tithes and Offerings: Explained
Written by Jim Loscheider* (Elder) on March 10, 2023. “Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce;” Proverbs 3:9, ESV Questions about Tithes and Offerings [1] Churchgoers throughout history have been talking about the topic of tithing. Years ago, while serving on the board of the Christian Stewardship Association, we had a national study […]
Getting Out of DEBT is a Good Thing!
Written by Jim Loscheider* (Elder) on February 17, 2023. As we celebrate being debt free as a church (listen to the Sunday, January 22 announcement), here’s some encouragement to folks who might still have debt hanging over their head. Having been involved in Stewardship Studies, Christian Fundraising, the Generosity Movement, for several decades now, I’m still amazed at how […]
Financial Peace University: Coming to Alliance in March
Written by Jim Loscheider (Elder) on January 27, 2022 Everything you wish you’d learned about money. Financial Peace University is the course that’ll teach you step-by-step how to manage your money, beat debt, and build wealth. Financial Peace University is a 9-lesson course that teaches you how to save for emergencies, pay off debt fast, spend wisely, and invest for your […]
Set Your Financial Goals for 2023
Written by Jim Loscheider (Elder) on December 30, 2022 Setting goals is what responsible adults do. I often challenge myself to set specific goals to grow spiritually, personally, and professionally. New Year Resolutions are fine, but most people don’t keep them. Put another way, goals are the starting point for lifelong habits that lead to success. View this post on Instagram A […]
Financial Preparation for the Holidays – God With Us
Written by Jim Loscheider (Elder) on November 18, 2022. No one ever worries about money right? Probably not when you look at how quickly Americans — and many Christians — rack up credit card debt, vehicle debt, student loans, etc. Have you stopped to think about how inflation is eating away at your budget? Or how the downturn in the stock market […]
Vanishing Riches and Eternal Hope
Written by Jim Loscheider (Elder) on October 31, 2022. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alliance Bible Fellowship (@alliancebiblefellowship) Wise Financial Resources is a new ministry being launched at Alliance Bible Fellowship that provides curated resources from various trusted Christian authorities/experts at our church. Fear drives a lot of our decisions, reactions, and thoughts in this life. […]
3 MORE Ways to Exercise Financial Self-Control – Part 2
Written by Jim Loscheider (Elder) on September 23, 2022. Wise Financial Resources is a new ministry being launched at Alliance Bible Fellowship that provides curated resources from various trusted Christian authorities/experts at our church. If you missed the first article, click here for the first 3 ways. Here are 3 MORE ways to exercise financial control: 4. Recognize that […]
3 Ways to Exercise Financial Self-Control – Part 1
Written by Jim Loscheider (Elder) on August 26, 2022. Wise Financial Resources is a new ministry being launched at Alliance Bible Fellowship that provides curated resources from various trusted Christian authorities/experts at our church. My hope is to provide Godly advice and practical insights for financial decisions facing believers. You will find useful tools, information, inspiration, and encouragement. You’re not alone! […]