No More Financial Fear!

Vivian Ruskowitz never imagined becoming a teacher. Today, she’s thriving in a kindergarten classroom—exactly where she belongs.

“My heart is full when I teach because I feel like I'm doing something that I was called to do.”

Vivian’s career didn’t begin in the classroom. She started out as an airport dispatcher, working the night shift in a job with low pay and no chance to grow. She was always concerned about money. Once, she had to borrow just to buy groceries.

“I felt disappointed that I couldn't support myself completely, even though I was working hard. It was a very hard time. It was very stressful.”

Around that time, Vivian started watching the 700 Club. However, when it came to the teaching segments on giving, she wasn’t interested.

“Initially, I was skeptical. I thought it was only for people that have money.  I didn't think it was meant for me because I wasn't making that much. I was stingy and selfish. I didn't think about others. I didn't think I was able to help them.”
She kept watching and over the next year, the teachings on tithing changed how Vivian thought about money. she decided to become a 700 Club partner.

“Once I started tithing, I started getting raises. I saw the law of reciprocity work in my life. As I was increasing in my income, I was getting more hours. I was given more opportunities to work overtime.”

Vivian also discovered she was no longer fearful about money.

“My heart was changing as I was giving more. Not that I was very wealthy, but I was able to give. I believe because I was faithful with the tithing that I was able to buy a small home and pay off the mortgage before, before I even turned 30 years old.”

After Vivian married and started a family, she and her husband continued to tithe faithfully. When their kids started school, Vivian volunteered—and found her new purpose.

‘“Never thought about being a teacher until I was given the opportunity to volunteer in the classroom and just finding that joy in just being around the kids. And I remember coming home to my husband and said, ‘I wanna be a teacher!’”

Vivian went on to get her teaching degree and was able to pay her tuition with cash. She started teaching full-time and never looked back. Their income has steadily increased since then.

“I believe the law of reciprocity had everything to do with why we are financially secure now. He taught us trust, to trust in him.”

Vivian also trusts CBN. That’s why she’s been a faithful partner with the ministry for nearly forty years.

“What I appreciate about CBN is they continue to grow in their mission to help others. 
Orphan’s Promise, Operation Blessing, they go in these communities and provide assistance and incorporate all these thousands of volunteers to help. So, it's a community base. They're being the hands and feet of Jesus.”

Vivian is grateful for what she’s learned about giving and wants to share that joy with others.

“I just encourage everyone out there to be generous and to be a cheerful giver, to be obedient to what God is calling us to do. We’re stewards of the blessings he’s given us--It's not our money. It's God's money. It is more blessed to give than to receive. I'm living proof of that.”
 

Psalm 41:1 says, “Blessed is he who considers the poor; the LORD will deliver Him in time of trouble.” When you partner with CBN, you do more than just give to the poor. You provide hope and the love of Christ through life-giving surgeries, food and clothing programs, humanitarian aid, and so much more! Become a CBN partner, and help transform lives in the name of Jesus Christ! Join us now!