Category Archives: Christian Thinkers

Chuck Bentley Interview: Finding “The Root of Riches”

Posted on June 16, 2011 by rkuban

What if everything you think about money is wrong?  Chuck Bentley, CEO of Crown Financial Ministries, is getting ready to release a new book: The Root of Riches:  What if everything you think about money is wrong?  I had the … Continue reading →

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Spurgeon on Proportional and Generous Giving

Posted on April 19, 2010 by rkuban

This devotional is classic Spurgeon.  Full of conviction and challenge.  I will come back with some of my own thoughts regarding his words next post. “Thou hast bought me no sweet cane with money.” (Isaiah 43:24) Worshippers at the temple … Continue reading →

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Spurgeon: Two Types of Poverty

Posted on March 24, 2010 by rkuban

I was asked the question:  How should a Christian view the welfare system?  I am going to answer this question on Friday’s post.  Today, I am going to post a selection from a Charles Spurgeon sermon (Sermon #320).  He argues there are two … Continue reading →

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Randy Alcorn on the Benefits of Giving and Money

Posted on February 10, 2010 by rkuban

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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Spurgeon, Living, and Giving (Part 3)

Posted on January 15, 2010 by rkuban

As best I can tell, Spurgeon’s Morning and Evening devotions are public domain, but I would recommend this version if you want a hard copy.   “In a very wide sphere of observation, I have noticed that the most generous Christians of my … Continue reading →

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Spurgeon, Living, and Giving (Part 2)

Posted on January 13, 2010 by rkuban

As best I can tell, Spurgeon’s Morning and Evening devotions are public domain, but I would recommend this version if you want a hard copy.   “Our God has a method in providence by which he can succeed our endeavours beyond our expectation, … Continue reading →

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Spurgeon, Living, and Giving (Part 1)

Posted on January 11, 2010 by rkuban

As best I can tell, Spurgeon’s Morning and Evening devotions are public domain, but I would recommend this version if you want a hard copy.  “You look for much, but behold, it comes to little; when you bring it home, I blow … Continue reading →

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Charles Spurgeon and Money

Posted on December 5, 2009 by rkuban

I came across this while gathering stuff for my second book (Christ Centered Contentment).  It is classic Spurgeon: “You will see at once from reading the text [Phil. 4:11: "I have learned to be content"], upon the very surface, that … Continue reading →

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