Monthly Archives: February 2010

A Cure For Anxiety

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?

“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”

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)

This three part series is lifted from thoughts in Richard Foster’s book 

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Living Simply Part 2 (of 3)

This three part series is lifted from thoughts in Richard Foster’s book 

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Living Simply Part 1 (of 3)

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?

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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Randy Alcorn on the Benefits of Giving and Money

I heard this quote in a sermon the other day.  I think it fits well with the verse below from 1st Timothy. “Giving is not simply right, giving is not simply helpful to other people and therefore fulfilling the command … Continue reading

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