http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb en-us http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb ActiveKB NX webmaster@iblp.org Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:33:49 CST 20 http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/46/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/46/ Understanding Financial Freedom discover God’s plan for money True financial freedom involves understanding and applying God’s principles for handling money. God’s Word mentions money more t ... Ruth Gulbranson Tue, 25 Sep 2007 16:13:22 CDT http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/47/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/47/ How to Write a Four-Part Testimony communicating how God has worked in your life No one else has had the unique set of experiences that God has given to you. However, many people have had si ... Ruth Gulbranson Tue, 25 Sep 2007 16:25:46 CDT http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/48/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/48/ Tips for Writing a Four-Part Testimony guidelines to keep in mind as you share with others Here are a few basic guidelines to keep in mind when writing your own four-part testimony. 1. Have ... Ruth Gulbranson Tue, 25 Sep 2007 16:24:45 CDT http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/69/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/69/ Losing a job is rarely seen as a good thing, especially since financial pressures can cause tremendous tensions in a marriage and family. When someone loses a job, he or she may have a tendency ... Ruth Gulbranson Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:34:44 CDT http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/81/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/81/ How a Businessman Chose to “Stand Alone” a man sacrificed financial gain because of his conviction William*, a Christian man who owned a motel, had established his business on certain convic ... Ruth Gulbranson Fri, 16 Nov 2007 15:27:28 CST http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/127/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/127/ Evidences of Financial Bondage identifying pressures that arise from the love of money Whether through inner struggles with covetousness, small purchases beyond our income, or overwhelming p ... Ruth Gulbranson Tue, 06 May 2008 13:50:23 CDT http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/166/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/166/ No One Can Serve Both God and Money insights from the failure of Biblical characters Loving God requires wholehearted commitment: heart, soul, mind, and strength. If we resist God’s control ... Ruth Gulbranson Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:24:09 CDT http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/167/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/167/ Compromise Destroys a Good Name a challenge to live with integrity A good name may come under attack at any time: accusations arise, pressures build, and crises happen. However, difficult ci ... Ruth Gulbranson Fri, 07 Nov 2008 10:44:24 CST http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/168/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/168/ What’s in a Good Name? key factors behind a good name Your name represents you, your life, and who you are. It speaks of the work you do and how you do it. Your name embodies your reputation ... Ruth Gulbranson Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:14:56 CST http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/169/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/169/ How to Maintain a Good Name representing Christ with integrity and compassion A good name is more valuable than riches, because it can’t be bought with money. It has to be earned moment by m ... Ruth Gulbranson Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:15:13 CST http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/170/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/170/ How to Build Sales Resistance avoid purchasing overpriced, overrated items One key to living in financial freedom is the ability to make wise purchases. Consider the following points and ask ... Ruth Gulbranson Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:37:58 CST http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/171/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/171/ Get the Best Buy carefully evaluate each purchase Financial responsibility requires that we consider the value of money, prepare a sensible budget, and make wise investments. When the time c ... Ruth Gulbranson Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:48:12 CST http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/173/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/173/ Immorality Can Lead to Financial Troubles a husband’s actions and a wife’s responses A couple who is struggling financially should look beyond the numbers and discern if there are other issu ... Ruth Gulbranson Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:14:11 CST http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/174/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/174/ Self-Rejection Can Lead to Financial Troubles a husband’s actions and a wife’s responses When a man struggles with self-rejection or a sense that his wife is rejecting him, his attitudes aff ... Ruth Gulbranson Fri, 19 Dec 2008 11:54:48 CST http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/175/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/175/ Heeding the Cautions of Your Wife listen to your wife’s counsel When God designed the roles of husband and wife, He fashioned the wife as a helpmeet for her husband. Among other gifts, God o ... Ruth Gulbranson Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:01:21 CST http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/176/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/176/ Hindrances to Communication in Marriage hurts that tempt your spouse to stop offering you counsel When the trust in a marriage relationship is damaged by unresolved conflicts, the couple usu ... Ruth Gulbranson Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:05:31 CST http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/181/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/181/ Tracing Financial Loss to Violations of God’s Word far-reaching consequences for personal sins Financial losses can be consequences of selfish attitudes, immorality, a lack of diligence, or ... Ruth Gulbranson Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:08:17 CST http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/182/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/182/ The Dangers of Going Into Debt scriptural warnings about borrowing money Scripture’s message on borrowing money is quite clear: Do not do it. God calls Christians to keep out of debt altoget ... Ruth Gulbranson Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:06:23 CST http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/183/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/183/ Common Hazards in the Insurance Market prepare to make wise decisions The basic concept behind insurance is sharing the loss of another and being supported when you face loss. In itself, thi ... Ruth Gulbranson Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:09:06 CDT http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/184/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/184/ Components of an Honorable Heritage imparting a true wealth An honorable heritage is worth more than money. It has the potential to lay the foundation for future Godly generations. Investing ... Ruth Gulbranson Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:10:03 CDT http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/190/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/190/ The Importance of Tithing honoring God with the firstfruits of your income The tithe is 10% of your income, and it should be given to God faithfully. Tithing honors the Scriptural principles ... Ruth Gulbranson Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:00:22 CDT http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/191/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/191/ Giving to Christian Ministries supporting the work of God around the world In Scripture, we are often challenged to give to meet the needs of others and to invest earthly treasures in the gr ... Ruth Gulbranson Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:08:56 CDT http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/195/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/195/ God Keeps Records tallies of the Almighty God is eternal and all-knowing; therefore He knows all things at all times. Scripture tells us of a number of records that God keeps—records that re ... Ruth Gulbranson Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:00:07 CDT http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/196/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/196/ The Benefits of Using an Accounting System why it is worthwhile to keep financial records Maintaining an effective accounting system is an investment in your future and in the welfare of you ... Ruth Gulbranson Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:28:52 CDT http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/229/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/229/ Understanding Cycles of Riches and Poverty learning to be content at all times Riches and poverty are not permanent conditions in the life of an individual, family, or nation. They are varia ... Ruth Gulbranson Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:59:08 CDT http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/230/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/230/ Two Ways to Get Riches beware of the way that leads to destruction When it comes to getting rich, many people are advised to do whatever it takes to get what they want. Instead of patiently ... Ruth Gulbranson Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:05:15 CDT http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/231/ http://ati.iblp.org/ati/supportlink/kb/questions/231/ Four Purposes for Moneyprovision, direction, fellowship, and demonstration Do you look to money to provide you with security, establish your independence, or equip you to exercise power and ... Ruth Gulbranson Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:13:30 CDT