"The Christian Wallet" is one of the best nonfiction books I've read in years, and I found it powerful and persuasive and have been recommending it like crazy to friends, in Bible study, and anywhere the subject of money comes up. Perhaps it's because I'm at the age where "giving" has become more important to me than "receiving," but I was heartened to read of an approach to money matters that emphasizes "it's all God's." Felt challenged and inspired to begin some new habits, such as investigating more Fair Trade products as well as avoiding the impulse purchases that can often seem so negligible. I loved that kingdom matters were at the heart of this book, and I especially enjoyed how the authors ended each chapter with an application from the life of a different individual. An excellent, well-written book that ought to be widely read!

3.5 stars

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I started reading this book February 5. Sickness derailed me and then I just couldn't get through it. Not because it is bad. It's actually quite good. But I just couldn't get engaged with it for any length of time so it took me f-o-r-e-v-e-r to read, much longer than it should have.
Slaughter leads the reader through several main thoughts about money, stewardship, and generosity. The only chapter that I really couldn't engage with at all was the chapter about investments. My eyes glazed over! That's a lot of numbers talk for someone who doesn't do numbers.
My thoughts/review of the title is less than adequate because it took me so long to read it. I think it is a very well written book with great living examples of each main point. I may try to pick it up again at some point and see if I can wrap my head around it a little more.

Loved this book! I am so grateful to have had the chance to read and review this book. The author did an amazing job or writing this in a way that does not evoke guilt or pressure but rather can make readers want to give. I read this right before our church's Christmas Fund collection and after discussing some of the book's information with my husband we decided to start giving more and to a variety of funds.