Christian Community Networking

 Min. Frank McElveen

Finances and Stress Test

Today’s economy is taking its toll upon every aspect of our society. Even the church has been affected by this economy as seen by the reduction in the contributions. The economy has placed a strain on all of our finances and this has caused stress in our homes and families. Let’s take the “Finances and Stress Test”; hopefully this will be helpful for you.

1. When problems over finances arise stress occurs, the best remedy is,

a. Prayer

b. Seek help and talking it over

c. Accuse each other

d. Establish the facts on what the family can and cannot do

e. Select only three of the above. ______,_______&_______.

2. Men worry more about finances than women.

a. True or False.

3. The first stage of Stress occurs with…

a. Lack of patience to resolve problem.

b. Acceptance of problem.

c. Non-acceptance of problem or situation.

4. The number one stressful event is…

a. Paying bills

b. Death of spouse

c. Not having control of things

5. Financial planning for the family includes all of these except…

a. Budgeting

b. Insurance policies

c. Banking and saving

d. Vacations

e. A new wardrobe

6. Everything in a Marriage can be cured by money.

a. True or False

7. A happy marriage cannot survive without money.

a. True or False

By Min. Frank McElveen