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Redeeming Valuable Time and Money to Enjoy more of God and Life

Redeeming Valuable Time and Money to Enjoy more of God and Life

I often tell people that the two most transformative disciplines that I can encourage people to do beyond prayer and scripture are maintaining a sabbath and tithing.  Why?  Simply put, those two disciplines cut to the heart of two core life elements that we are addictively attached to–Time and Money.  As I move into 2010 I have struggled with a clear resolution for the year, but I feel an emerging intention to experience more contentment … Read entire article »

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Happy Thanksgiving and a word to post T-day shoppers.

Happy Thanksgiving and a word to post T-day shoppers.

Blessings to you on Thanksgiving Day.  I hope you take time to express your thanks to God.  Consider slipping off on your own for 30 minutes to just sit in God’s presence and with joy voice all of the ways you have seen God’s gracious hand at work over the last year.  Extol God for who God is.  Let God know just how much you love Him.  You might find it meaningful to journal a … Read entire article »

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Escaping Debt using the Total Money Makeover

Escaping Debt using the Total Money Makeover

Today’s post is a gift to anyone with debt. Turn a television on, open the paper, or just listen to passing conversations and at some point you will hear people talking about the economy.  The reality of just how messed up the economy is came home to me recently when I visited a friend who was losing her position as a pastor because the church she worked for couldn’t afford to pay her any longer.  Between … Read entire article »

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