Shoes Make Hope Shine With Shawn Spurrier

FaithFi: Faith & Finance | Apr 23, 2024

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Show Notes

What does Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls do?

They are Buckner International's largest humanitarian aid project. Their mission is to follow Jesus' example by serving vulnerable children, families, and seniors. One way they do that is through partnerships like Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls, where they come alongside believers in churches, businesses, and families throughout the U.S. to provide new shoes for children worldwide.

Why are shoes important for health, education, and opportunity, especially in underdeveloped countries?

Children can't go to school without shoes in many countries where they work, so Buckner promotes education by providing that gift. Additionally, wearing shoes makes many foot-borne illnesses in some communities entirely preventable.

Many of the shoes they distribute also allow Buckner ministries to meet and come alongside children and families in their community, providing redemptive ministry for them.

How do shoes pave the way for sharing the Gospel?

Every pair of shoes is an opportunity to directly connect with the child and let them know they're loved, cared for, and not forgotten by us or God. Additionally, every pair of shoes will have an encouraging note to them, often expressing the love of Christ for them.

Every pair of shoes is often the start of a relationship between the recipient and Buckner ministries where Christ-centered redemptive ministry is being done.

How can people get involved with Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls?

GiveShoesToday.org
Every $15 will provide a pair of shoes for a child worldwide, giving them further opportunities in education, healthcare, and, most importantly, the hope of the Gospel.

On Today’s Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:

My wife and I want to purchase our first home in about a year. We are a single-income family: I work, and she stays and homeschools our four children. Would it be a good idea to have her listed on the mortgage when it's time to get our mortgage? Or would it be better to keep her off? I don't want her to be responsible for something happening to me. I would like your opinion on that.
I had a couple of garage sales on our block this weekend. Both neighbors are selling their homes and my daughter and her husband love my neighbor's home. They got married in June last year when they got their condo. They want to buy this cute, humble home, jump from the condo, and maybe get this first home, but both are fortunate to be college-educated and are doing okay. One was late on several car payments so their credit score wouldn't be too good. Unfortunately, they need a cosigner so they asked me if I would be willing to do that. What do you think about this and more importantly, what does the Bible say about this?
I have a 457 retirement plan, and my beneficiary is my wife. If something should happen to me, she would get the money, but I was wondering since she doesn't have any retirement income set up, if she would be able to roll it over so she could make it her retirement savings so that she wouldn't get hit so hard on the taxes?
I contacted a Christian credit counselor because I have about $9,000-$10,000 in credit card debt. They were able to break it down so that I could afford the payments, but I'm curious how that will look in the eyes of a lender for future financing. I am looking to purchase a home within the next year, which may negatively impact how a lender views me.
My husband passed away over 10 years ago and I was left with about $150,000 from the inheritance. I put about $40,000 into a CD five years ago, and the five years are almost up. I have about $100,000 sitting in a savings account making zero interest because it's in a savings account and I wanted to know what you can advise me on it. I'm 65 years old, so I don't want to do anything with a high risk, but it's just sitting there and not making anything.

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