Money, Purpose, Joy: The Proven Path to Uncommon Financial Success

by Jerry Bridges and Matt Bell

More money, more stuff Money and things-the more we have, the more we want. Of course, we all know that "More" is a game that can't be won. No matter how much we get, it's never enough. But deep down... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1600062792
• ISBN13: 9781600062797
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: NavPress Publishing Group
• Length: 205 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Not your average financial planning book!

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

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.

CT Dad

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

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.

A Unique and Powerful Challenge

Rarely do you read a personal finance book that says one of the main problems with our finances (and, undoubtedly, there are many for the average American!) is that we haven't stretched far enough. No, Matt Bell isn't encouraging the reader to extend that line of credit just a bit further or to take advantage of that "great" new credit card offer, rather Bell writes that we've been fed a lie and believed it wholeheartedly. Culture would have us believe that we're consumers - wasters, really - and that we're fulfilling our economic obligations when we buy, buy, buy. In "Money, Purpose, Joy", Bell offers a different challenge: to be builders, not consumers. Instead of fruitlessly throwing money after the latest craze, we should build into the relationships that matter most - starting with God. Bell writes that we need to flip our money usage from: Buy, Save, then Give - to Give, Save, then Buy. This allows us to invest/build into things of significance - these are the things that we should be stretching for. Though there are a number of personal finance books to be found, this one stands apart. Read it and be challenged.