Question: Ever since my divorce, my children and I have really been struggling to make ends meet. Their father supports the children, but only modestly. He sometimes works, but most of the time does not. I find that I just don’t earn enough to make it on a month-to-month basis. Do you have any advice? Response: First, you need to get some financial coaching to be sure you are doing the most with what you have. I suggest www.crown.org, www.daveramsey.com, or www.christianfinancialministries.org. You can also share your needs with your church. Most people in need would find this hard to do and even a bit embarrassing–most would rather not ask for help. That is unfortunate. It is amazing that so many Christians feel the liberty to stand up in church and ask others to pray about an illness, but do not feel they have the right to stand up and ask for financial help. Why? One reason is that Satan has duped us into believing that money is his domain. However, part of God’s financial plan ( 2 Corinthians 8:14 and many others) is for His people to help meet the needs of others. There is help to be had. A good Christian financial coach and your church can help point you to the help you need—if you ask.