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Category Archives: Building blocks of the economy
An Uncomfortable Yes
Remember Peter’s vision about the unclean animals? Animals the Lord God told him to kill and eat? Acts 10:14 (NIV) “Surely not, Lord!” Peter replied. God asks us to do something unusual. It makes us uncomfortable. We … Continue reading
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Why Work? (Wednesday)
“Fear God and work hard.” Wise advice from a guy who started working at age 10, earned enough to pay for college, completed medical school, practiced his own brand of medicine in the remotest of places, explored the rivers … Continue reading
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Why Work? (Tuesday)
Colossians 3:23 (ESV) Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord. Surprise! My work isn’t all about me. It isn’t even about my employer. My work is all about God.
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Why Work?
Why work? To pay the rent To change the world for the better Somebody’s gotta do it Our culture sends the message that not having to work is great—retiring early, inheriting a fortune, winning the lottery, paying … Continue reading
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Tagged Ecclesiastes 9:12, Genesis 2:25, Work
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Sovereign Debt (Friday)
John Wesley (1703-1791) was a man of many talents: He preached and wrote, his words concise and inspiring. He was a logical thinker and an efficient organizer (there’s a reason we call them Method-ists). He commented on reaping one’s field: … Continue reading
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Sovereign Debt (Thursday)
Me: Not harvesting to the edges of a field seems out of touch with our culture. God: Most Americans don’t harvest fields for profit, true. But you have income. Me: A paycheck—for me, direct deposit. And with my handy-dandy credit … Continue reading
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Sovereign Debt (Wednesday)
God tells us to live within our means; that is, to keep our expenses inside the boundaries of our incomes, and in so doing share our left-overs with those who are less fortunate. Leviticus 23:22 (CEV) When you harvest your … Continue reading
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Sovereign Debt (Tuesday)
Posted in Building blocks of the economy, Foundation of faith
Tagged Psalm 27:1, sovereign debt, Sovereign God
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Sovereign Debt (Monday)
How do you feel about the national debt? Government always runs on borrowed money. A nation and its people should live within their means. Owing money to our enemies doesn’t seem like a good idea. Deuteronomy 28:1,12 … Continue reading
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Worthy of Hire (Friday)
Ecclesiasties 2:24 (CEV) The best thing we can do is to enjoy eating, drinking, and working. I believe these are God’s gifts to us. Solomon has a point. Consider your job a gift from God. Stop grumbling about it, stop fanaticizing … Continue reading
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