Financial Principles That Really Work!

CBN.com - In 2009, Ed and Ellen Schack started their own ice cream company, and named it “Cowabunga.”

“We love the word ‘Cowabunga,’ says Ellen. “It shows relaxation. It shows an almost surfer attitude. Life is not supposed to be crazy all the time.  God wants you to enjoy yourself.”

Ellen was a single mom raising two kids when she met Ed in church. He was a sales manager for a cosmetics company.  Later he decided it was time to strike out on his own. So he started his own company, EES Cosmetic Solutions, in 2004.  

“It wasn’t a bad economic time but I can tell you, everyone around me, family, friends, most people said that I was absolutely crazy,” says Ed. 

Both companies took off! They even began selling their luxury ice cream online.  The couple attributes their success to financial principles Ed learned after he became a Christian while watching The 700 Club.  Soon after, he read one of Pat Robertson’s books called The Secret Kingdom.

“One of the first ones was the law of reciprocity, giving and tithing of your time, talents, and your finances,” says Ed. “In our family, we’ve found that when you give to God, God gives you so much more back.”

The Schacks are partners with CBN and they recently built a well in Cambodia through their giving to CBN.

“The fact that there are people that don't have clean water is amazing,” says Ellen. “We were just filled with joy that we were able to be such an integral part of this village’s life.”

Their businesses are thriving and the Schacks know that God is the reason for their success. 

“I know that when I give to God, God is going to give me so much more back.  And I can sleep at night knowing that I don’t have to worry,” says Ed.

Ed and Ellen took God at His word and He provided for their family's every need. God wants to bless you too! You can be a part of what God is doing in the world today by partnering with CBN. You will bring the love of God to millions of hurting people all around the world.  Through your gifts, you provide medical missions that treat the sick, dig clean water wells to help thirsty villagers, and comfort disaster victims, quickly bringing them the help they desperately need—all in the name of Jesus. Please join with us and make a life-changing difference in the world today.