Category Archives: Perspective

Ownership: A Christian View of Private Property

I am currently reading Business for the Glory of God by Wayne Grudem.  So far so good.  It is a short book, but very good.  This is a quote from his first chapter “Ownership”.  It is an interesting concept and … Continue reading

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Storing or Pouring: How Should a Christian Build Wealth?

There is an array of perspectives regarding Christianity and wealth.  Some truth, some lies and a lot of confusion, leaves many Christians with serious questions regarding their financial pursuits.  I have tried to keep the issue of Christian wealth building Biblical and … Continue reading

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A Lesson in Contentment

A Lesson in Contentment (This is a guest post I did a month back for ChristianPF.com) “There’s nothing to eat,” I murmured to myself as I stood staring endlessly into my kitchen pantry. You know the position-arms braced on each … Continue reading

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Spurgeon, Money, and True Riches

Dollars and Doctrine strives to always put the Lord first.  Financial stewardship is fine and dandy, but we can’t ever lose sight of true riches.  I like to take a post every now and again and simply point us all back to Christ, and … Continue reading

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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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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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