This time of year with all the exchanging of gifts that goes on, an expression which often arises is, “It’s the thought that counts.” That “thought” could be that much thought had been put into determining what was going to be given. That “thought” might be that there was a desire to give something. That “thought” … [Read more...] about A COUNTING MATTER!
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WISHING WISELY!
What do we want? If given an opportunity to make a wish, what would it be? Money? Good health? Peace on earth? When given such an opportunity to ask of God (1 Kings 3:5), Solomon gave thought to the position in which he had been placed in … [Read more...] about WISHING WISELY!
PLAYING BY THE RULES! (Part 3 of 4)
A third rule some live by has been referred to as the “Rule of Gold”. This is where either the one who has the gold makes the rules or whatever will get the gold is the thing done. In this case money (worldly wealth) has become the master over the life. It is covetousness or greed that … [Read more...] about PLAYING BY THE RULES! (Part 3 of 4)
SPENDING SPEAKS!
Someone has said that money speaks; it says, “Bye, bye!” Perhaps we continue to experience our money disappearing fast. In Proverbs we even find wealth described as sprouting wings and flying away. (Proverbs 23:4-5) The same can be true of our time as well; it … [Read more...] about SPENDING SPEAKS!
No More Pencils… No More Books…
[Originally Written April 2002] Can you believe it? Another school year coming to a close and another fun-filled summer on the horizon. I remember when I was in school how exciting it was to get the summer off. As a teen, I looked forward to sleeping late, taking it easy, working to make some spending money, hangin’ with my friends, playing ball, and other fun … [Read more...] about No More Pencils… No More Books…
