One’s Reputation and the Gospel

Proverbs 22:1 reminds us, “A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold.” Character matters. How a Christian lives, particularly among unbelievers, is an issue of no little concern.
Think about how a person handles his finances. That person is building a reputation among unbelievers. Let’s [...]

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Can’t wait to get that bailout money!

The reaction by most politicians and activist-citizens in the United States concerning our nation’s economic woes and how to fix them reflects the sorry state of the present-day character of our people. “Somebody, bail me out! Please!”
Folks are all in a tizzy in the state of South Carolina because Gov. Mark Sanford refuses to buy [...]

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“But God will provide . . .”

How many times have you heard someone say, “Well, the Lord will provide”?
It is true that God provides many things. He brings the warmth of the sun and the refreshing of the rain upon the just and the unjust. He guides the steps of his followers so that they walk according to his will. He [...]

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Credit card debt and a tightening economy

An Associated Press report, “Credit Card Borrowing Limits Reduced for Tens of Thousands of Consumers,” reveals a growing problem for many Americans:
Just as Americans grow more reliant on credit cards to help pay monthly bills, they’re being hit with a one-two punch: Card companies are reducing borrowing limits for tens of thousands of consumers, which [...]

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