Written by Jim Loscheider (Elder and Ramsey Solutions Master Financial Coach) September 2024. The chill is in the air, and the leaves are turning. Soon the beauty of fall colors will ignite the mountains once again reminding us of the glory of God and the order He placed into the universe. Fall is also a […]
The Final Count Down Has Begun to My Favorite Season
Written by Brenda Isaacs (Ramsey Solutions Master Financial Coach) on March 15, 2024. As of this writing, we have around 30 more days of winter. However, as those of us who are TRUE Mountaineers know, the winter weather can hang on until at least April here in the Appalachian Mountains. As my mind reflects on […]
The Work-Money Connection
Written by Jim Loscheider (Elder and Ramsey Solutions Master Financial Coach) on March 1, 2024. (Share this with your kids and grandkids!) When I was a kid, I thought my parents were always looking for ways to take away my enjoyment by making me work. “Go weed the garden, sweep the garage, make your bed, […]
The Secret to Success with Resolutions: A Financial Plan
Written by Jim Loscheider (Elder and Ramsey Solutions Master Financial Coach) on January 12, 2024. “Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed.” -Proverbs 15:22 ESV Pastor Scott shared some hilarious New Year’s Resolutions on December 31, 2023, and we all had a wonderful laugh. Yes, it’s true: we all make resolutions the […]
What Does the Christmas Story Teach Us About Financial Wisdom?
Written by Jim Loscheider (Elder and Ramsey Solutions Master Financial Coach) on December 8, 2023. As I’m writing this, it’s Monday, November 27, 2023. We have just finished celebrating Thanksgiving. What a wonderful time to reflect on all that the Lord has provided for us. Personally, I avoided going to stores on Black Friday. No judgment here, just don’t like the crowds and […]
Biblical Truth Regarding Treasure in Heaven
Written by Jim Loscheider (Elder and Ramsey Solutions Master Financial Coach) on November 1, 2023. First, congratulations to David Sexton who is now an Alliance Bible Fellowship Ramsey Solutions Master Financial Coach! David and his wife Karen have been Financial Peace Coordinators at ABF for several years and also at their previous church. David and Karen share a passion for helping people […]
What’s the Solution to Rising Economic Prices for Christians? How to Fear Not
Written by Jim Loscheider (Elder and Ramsey Solutions Master Financial Coach) on October 1, 2023. fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 Are you tired of seeing these types of headlines? So am I. […]
What Does Financial Faithfulness Look Like?
Written by Jim Loscheider (Elder and Ramsey Solutions Master Financial Coach) on September 1, 2023. “Americans have an absolute mountain of credit card debt — $1.031 trillion, to be exact.”[1] “The truth is, unless you change the habits and attitudes that got you into debt in the first place, you’ll likely cycle in and out of debt for the rest […]
Celebrating the One Year Anniversary of Wise Financial Resources
Written by Jim Loscheider (Elder) and Jessica Lup on July 28, 2023. Wise Financial Resources was launched as a new ministry at Alliance Bible Fellowship in August of 2022. Wise Financial Resources provides curated resources by Jim Loscheider, Elder, from various trusted Christian authorities/experts. Twelve articles have been published since the launch, and you can read them on this page. Our goal is […]
New Financial Coaching Ministry is Coming
Written by Jim Loscheider (Elder) on July 14, 2023. We have some good news to announce. On June 29th, I finished the Ramsey Solutions Financial Coach Master Training. This training is designed to help Alliance offer a world-class financial coaching ministry to confidentially come along side of individuals and couples who are seeking to better manage their finances, or seek […]