Money, Purpose, Joy: The Proven Path to Uncommon Financial Success | 
| Author: Matt Bell
Publisher: NavPress Publishing Group
Category: Book
List Price: $14.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 355068
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 205
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6 x 0.6
ISBN: 1600062792
Dewey Decimal Number: 332.024
EAN: 9781600062797
Publication Date: September 15, 2008
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Product Description
Discover the connection between money and what really matters in life. Using a prodigal son approach, financial expert Matt Bell helps readers understand how we've traveled far from the financial home God prepared for us. Matt helps readers redirect spending to meet their deepest longings for relationships and joy.
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Not your average financial planning book! November 5, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
As somebody who teaches financial planning workshops on a regular basis, I really appreciated how instead of simply mentioning tips for budgeting, getting out of debt, investing, etc., Matt Bell really sought to seek out the root cause and issues underlying our decisions or financial issues. It was really refereshing and encouraging to read. Even after reading many financial planning books, it was exciting to pick it up and read it during my daily. I hope people read this book and realize that keeping up with the Joneses isn't all it's cracked up to be. It's ok to live counterculturally, especially when the result is a life of more meaning and joy.
Best New Book on Stewardship November 4, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Matt Bell's book, "Money, Purpose, Joy" is one of those rare books on stewardship that should be read by those that are struggling, those that are succeeding and those that are stuck somewhere in between. The book covers both the Biblical basis of understanding personal financial integrity and also launches into proven financial disciplines that will work.
Matt introduces some new terminology that is extremely helpful in providing examples and contrasts of personality types and attitudes towards spending, saving and building. His own testimony as a "Prodigal Son" is inspiring and is a great reminder that we can embrace a new vision to use money in ways that bring freedom and joy.
As a Pastor that enjoys teaching stewardship, I have a new favorite book.
Outstanding Book! October 24, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Overall this is an outstanding book. Very easy to read with great personal stories and practical financial insight. There are guides to tracking spending, living on a budget, and doing it all with long-term life goals as the ultimate target. Really makes the reader stop and consider what life is all about and then plan financial issues around life. I am often turned off by the reference of companies, websites, and such. But many of the recommendations in this book are so practical that I don't think I would remove any. So very nice use. Also, quotations from various people, books, and movies are right on target for driving home points in a very relevant way. This keeps the reader engaged. I'm recommending this book to everyone.
CT Dad October 10, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is a great book to help those of us who see money as an important, but just one, aspect of a full and meaningful life. Most financial advice boks seem to be based on the premise that we all want go be gazillionaires and will do anything to get there. Matt Bell's book shows a more holistic and human way of looking at our money in the context of ones values and big-picture goals. It is also full of practical advice that gives one a place to start. A great read.
Sound financial advice for scary times October 6, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I'd recommend this book to almost anyone...those who are new to managing finances and want to get off to a good start and those of us who just need a reminder of what good money management looks like and why it's important. Matt Bell has presented sound financial concepts in a bold, new yet understandable way. In an environment where each day brings more financial bad news and uncertainty is certain, this book can offer hope. It's not a 'too good to be true quick fix' but if you're ready to take a thoughtful, disciplined approach to money management and reduce or possibly even eliminate financial related stress, then this book is a must read. And if your really serious about making changes, I'd highly recommend reading this book with a friend.
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