Taking this class has provided all of us with tools to gain control of our finances and it's given us a measure of peace in knowing that we're doing our best to manage our money in a way that's pleasing to God. I would venture a guess that each of us, having gone through our own financial struggles, is sympathetic to others who are in financial distress. We can't always reach into our own wallets, but now we have another way to help, don't we? We can introduce others to FPU so they can learn how to improve their own situations. To me, it's similar to the axiom where you don't just give a man a fish; you teach him how to fish.
At first when we mentioned to others that we were taking a financial class, people looked at us a little oddly. Nobody wants to admit that they need help with their financial situation! We've begun stressing that the class affirms some of the common sense things we've all done to manage our money, but it goes further than that and teaches us how to think from a different perspective, especially in areas where our knowledge is more limited. It's worth the effort to tell others so they have the chance to learn and grow, too.
Another advantage is in having the chance to meet so many new people. Jim and I are both enjoying every aspect of the class! (I know he'll be happy to rejoin the class when he returns from his business trip!)
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I've told many about FPU and hope to refer some people to Alex's next class. I've even considered teaching the class myself one day. There are so many people who need this valuable resource.
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