The Great Investment: Faith, Family and Finance

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Summary: Kudos to Bishop Jakes!
Review: Another masterpiece by Bishop Jakes! I was particularly impressed by his practical teachings related to financial matters. He takes a look at the two extremes - poverty and abundance. Rather than teaching 'pie in the sky', he shares the importance of financial responsibility by maintaining a budget and using credit wisely. He goes on further to discuss saving, investing and sowing into good ground. It's very inspirational to hear messages from the clergy that go beyond `naming it and claiming it', but rather teaches that there is a part that we must play in setting our financial affairs in order. Kudos to Bishop Jakes!!

Rating:
Summary: Kudos to Bishop Jakes!
Review: Another masterpiece by Bishop Jakes! I was particularly impressed by his practical teachings related to financial matters. He takes a look at the two extremes - poverty and abundance. Rather than teaching 'pie in the sky', he shares the importance of financial responsibility by maintaining a budget and using credit wisely. He goes on further to discuss saving, investing and sowing into good ground. It's very inspirational to hear messages from the clergy that go beyond 'naming it and claiming it', but rather teaches that there is a part that we must play in setting our financial affairs in order. Kudos to Bishop Jakes!!

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Summary: Touched My Heart
Review: I actually saw this book in a retail store and it sparked my attention. Within 2 days, I read the entire book. I felt like God was speaking to me with each word. The finance area was an interest to me because I have Christian friends who think that they have to be poor. That's not what God wants. I no longer feel guilty for wanting more. In fact, I'm excited because if I do get more, I will be able to help others more. I am in a situation where I do give as much as I can; however, I wish I could do more. I'm going to re-read it and begin to apply it to my life. I have already recommended it to others to read.

In the area of Family. I realized that I need to be a participant in solving family issues.

In the area of Faith, this book has only increased it even more.

Please take the time to read this book. You won't be sorry. The author knows what it is like to be rich and to be poor so he is able to relay the information to others in a way that makes sense.

Thank You, T.D. Jakes... It was the first time that I have read your book and I am looking forward in reading your other books.

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Summary: Insightful, Scriptural, Practical ! ! !
Review: T. D. Jakes describes life as a journey in which some people pack more than is necessary for the most productive trip. He wisely advises carry three bags, faith, family, and finances. I think it is no accident that he arranges them in that order either. Faith is needed for this life and preparation for the next. Family is something you can take with you, provided they share the faith and finances encompasses effective stewardship principles that reveal what you have to show for your existence.

Although each of these subjects is familiar, Bishop Jakes sheds new insight in each of the three arenas. He builds to a climax in his teaching on Romans 8:28-30. It is worth the price of the book just to read what he says in the few pages devoted to that topic alone! He will build your faith because he speaks from the perspective of a credible source, i.e., it's lived it.

This book is comprehensive in that he covers both Old and New Testament teachings on the topics. He includes personal experiences. Bishop Jakes is even confident enough to be vulnerable in places, not one who claims in a phoney way to have all the answers. His advice is practical, doable, workable. I highly recommend this book.

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Summary: The Great Investment: Faith, Family and Finance
Review: T.D. Jakes does it again! I have read all most of of his books and the best part of the way he writes, is his mixture of scripture and common sense. This book is easy to read and digest no matter where your faith level may be at this time.

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Summary: Woman Thou Art Loosed,The Devotional
Review: What a wonderful book. I bought this book when I neeed it the most. As a woman, I am my worst critic, and at times I feel I am not worthy of the wonderful things in life because of my past. T.D.Jakes words describe how God loves us regardless of our color, our pasts, the shape of our body, or our hair color. Its the size of our heart and the beauty within that is the most important to God. I learned through his words to accept myself as I am. I am truly grateful I have found T.D.Jakes! I realize now that I am a masterpiece to God. What a wonderful thought that brings !!

Thank you, Karen Michelle

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Summary: Woman Thou Art Loosed,The Devotional
Review: What a wonderful book. I bought this book when I neeed it the most. As a woman, I am my worst critic, and at times I feel I am not worthy of the wonderful things in life because of my past. T.D.Jakes words describe how God loves us regardless of our color, our pasts, the shape of our body, or our hair color. Its the size of our heart and the beauty within that is the most important to God. I learned through his words to accept myself as I am. I am truly grateful I have found T.D.Jakes! I realize now that I am a masterpiece to God. What a wonderful thought that brings !!

Thank you, Karen Michelle