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Civil? (Monday)

  Lots of words coming out of Washington right now—what do you think?     Grandstanding, no substance from anyone. I agree with one side, but the presentation bothers me. Can’t we just be civil about it?   Civil—according to … Continue reading

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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)

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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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Worthy of Hire (Thursday)

Watchman Nee (1903-1972) was a modern-day Samuel. His mother, like Samuel’s, promised him to the Lord before he was born. As an adult, he adopted the name Watchman, because he considered himself a watchman raised up by God to sound the … Continue reading

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Worthy of Hire (Wednesday)

God: You do understand that nothing you do will make me love you more—I already love you with an unsurpassing love.  Me: Right. I know that. God: But I want you to carry these two Scriptures in mind: “continue to … Continue reading

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Worthy of Hire (Tuesday)

The parable of the workers in the vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16) shows that God is gracious and merciful, not fair. He grants us blessings we don’t deserve. Romans 6:23 (NIV) For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of … Continue reading

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