Monthly Archives: February 2010

A Cure For Anxiety

Posted on February 26, 2010 by rkuban

This quote is from Richard Foster’s book Celebration of Discipline.  (I would highly recommend it).  “Freedom from anxiety is characterised by three inner attitudes.  If what we have we receive as a gift, and if what we have is to be … Continue reading →

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Time is Money?

Posted on February 24, 2010 by rkuban

“Time is Money”.  We have all heard it a hundred times, but is it true?  What does the Bible say about such notions?  The clear, honest answer: No, it would appear that work (not time) is money.  After all, I know many … Continue reading →

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“Curb Appeal”

Posted on February 22, 2010 by rkuban

I was out for a run the other day and my mind wandered from dreams to tonight’s basketball game to the big hill coming up in front of me.  As I ran, I passed a house that has been for sale for well … Continue reading →

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Living Simply Part 3 (Ten Steps to Living Simply)

Posted on February 19, 2010 by rkuban

This three part series is lifted from thoughts in Richard Foster’s book Celebration of Discipline.  (I would highly recommend it).  To wrap up this mini-series on living with a call to simplicity and contentment, I will give you Foster’s ten suggestions for … Continue reading →

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Living Simply Part 2 (of 3)

Posted on February 17, 2010 by rkuban

This three part series is lifted from thoughts in Richard Foster’s book Celebration of Discipline.  (I would highly recommend it).   “Asceticism renounces possessions. Simplicity sets possessions in proper perspective. Asceticism finds no place for a ‘land flowing with milk and honey.’ Simplicity … Continue reading →

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Living Simply Part 1 (of 3)

Posted on February 15, 2010 by rkuban

This three part series is lifted from thoughts in Richard Foster’s book Celebration of Discipline.  (I would highly recommend it).  “Contemporary culture lacks both the inward reality and the outward life-style of simplicity…we are trapped in a maze of competing attachments…we have … Continue reading →

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ANSWERS: Why Do Some People Get Offended By Generosity?

Posted on February 12, 2010 by rkuban

I got some great answers from “the pros” and “regular joes”.  Here they are: THE PROS From BibleMoneyMatters.com :   “I think that in many instances people get offended when you give them money because there is an implied power relationship when … Continue reading →

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