Progress To A Transformed Christian Life
Is there a more loaded word in the English language than "success"? The types of people we like to tag as successful center around a narrow list of characteristics. Money is usually the first marker, followed by acclaim, and then maybe influence. But am I truly successful because I have money? What about acclaim? I... Continue Reading →
Richard Foster's book Freedom of Simplicity was written more than 30 years ago. For a book that discusses money, materialism, and possessions, there is not much that needs to be updated. What strikes me is that so much of what he touches on in this book - moderation, simplicity, and generosity - has not become... Continue Reading →
When I was in fourth or fifth grade, I would get my parents Living Bible translation with the green cover and read the Gospels. One day I came across the story about the poor lady who gave her measly two mites in the Temple and was highly praised by Jesus for giving sacrificially while he... Continue Reading →
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