Author Michael Schut writes that most of us have chosen to pursue the “good life” and are missing the “abundant life.”[i] The “good life” is the American dream. It’s the two-story house, two-car garage, two-children, two-pets and two-incomes. It’s vacations out of town. The lake house. The gym membership. The golf clubs and cruises. [...]
Ten Minute Mystic: Part 4: Growing in Possessions through Simplicity (2)
by Chris on 19. Apr, 2011 in Blog, Training & Spiritual Disciplines
Ten Minute Mystic: Part 4: Growing in Possessions through Simplicity (1)
by Chris on 18. Apr, 2011 in Blog, Training & Spiritual Disciplines
Poverty, Industry, Simplicity Richard Foster suggests that during the course of Christian history, there have been three “vows” that demonstrate the various approaches Christians have taken towards money and possessions:[i] First, some have responded with a vow of poverty. They have done what the rich man who came to Jesus did not do: they [...]
Prayer from Psalm 144: Care-Full
by Chris on 06. Apr, 2011 in Blog, Growth
It’s hard to understand why you care so much, Lord. You are immortal, we are not. You are everlasting, we are not. You are everything, we are nothing. Yet you care. You care more than we can fathom. And you offer this rich life for any who would follow you: a life in which our families [...]
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