By Steven Clark Goad “The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender” (Proverbs 22:7). Something that has been marketed in the last 50 years more than houses and cars and boats and trinkets is credit. We want what we want and we want it right now. But […]
By Keith Short It was a sad time in the life of one local church. For many years the church took care to leave the side door unlocked, allowing anyone to stop by the building and spend much needed time in the chapel praying. Over the years countless numbers of people had come to […]
By Dan Lentz 1. Do you go through some type of routine personal evaluation? (Examples: employer evaluations, accountability partner meetings, written assessments, etc.) If so, what are those processes like for you? Do you enjoy evaluation? Do you wish you had more evaluation opportunities or fewer? Read Isaiah 56:6, 7; Jeremiah 7:9-11; Mark […]
By Kelly Carr This issue is about financial freedom. Usually that term brings to mind budgets and getting out of debt. But for me, saving and spending very little comes naturally. My financial struggle is generosity. I am a tither, yet going beyond that is my hurdle. I think it’s OK to be a […]
By Bob Russell In the past few years I’ve preached to over 200 churches. Nearly everywhere I go Christian people ask: “Is there any hope for the future of our country?” “Do you think we’ll survive our moral free fall?” “Do you see any young leaders on the horizon who can spark a spiritual […]
