Simple Rules for Money: John Wesley on Earning, Saving, and Giving [Paperback]

James A. Harnish (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 2010

What would it take for you to make a radical change in the way you earn, save, and spend your money? On a deeper level, what would be required for us to experience a fundamental shift in the relationship between our faith and our finances?  - From the Introduction

Faith and finances—these two areas of our lives sometimes seem poles apart. And yet, shouldn’t our finances be shaped by our faith?  

Guided by the Bible and the timeless wisdom of John Wesley, popular author James A. Harnish challenges Christians to face the issue of money head-on, with God’s help.

Ideal for individual or group use, this book’s contents include:

• When Crisis Forces Change
• Gain All You Can: A New Opportunity
• Save All You Can: The New Frugality
• Give All You Can: A New Generosity

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About the Author

JAMES A. HARNISH is senior pastor of Hyde Park United Methodist Church in Tampa, Florida. He is the author of Journey to the Center of the Faith: An Explorer's Guide to Christian Living; Passion, Power & Praise: A Model for Men's Spirituality from the Life of David; and You Only Have to Die: Leading Your Congregation to New Life, and he served as a contributor to both 365 Meditations for Young Adults and 365 Meditations for Men.

Product Details

• Paperback: 79 pages
• Publisher: Abingdon Press (February 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0687466164
• ISBN-13: 978-0687466160
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #808,955 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

James A. Harnish is husband to Martha Hayes, father to Carrie Lynn Ferenac (Andy) and Deborah Jeanne LaRoche (Dan), and grandfather to Julia, Alex and Luke Fernenac. A native of Western Pennsylvania, he has lived in Florida for more than forty years and loves the Sunshine State. He and his family are avid fans of the University of Florida Gators. His books emerge out of his relationships with the people the congreagtions he has served as a United Methodist pastor. He is a graduate of Asbury College and Asbury Theological Seminary with honorary degrees from Asbury Theological Seminary and Bethune-Cookman University. He serves on the Board of Visitors for Duke Divinity School where he also facilitates the Institute of Preaching.