Tag Archives: Materialism

A Lack of Financial Resources

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Pastor Kevin

This is part 2 in a series on poverty, following Dr. Ruby Payne’s 8 basic resources that people in poverty lack. Here is a link to part 1. A simple definition of poverty is a lack of basic resources that … Continue reading →

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The 47%

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Pastor Kevin

Margaret Thatcher is credited with saying, “The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people’s money.” I whole-heartedly agree with that sentiment. Concerning capitalism, Talcott Parsons wrote in his forward to The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit … Continue reading →

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The Beauty of Gleaning

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Pastor Kevin

The Old Testament law of gleaning is a beautiful example of how to help people in need without becoming enablers. Listen to the Law of the Lord: “When you reap the harvest of your land, do not reap to the … Continue reading →

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Seven Deadly Social Sins

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Pastor Kevin

Below are some timeless truths from Gandhi. They are referred to as the Seven Deadly Social Sins. All seven are worth meditating on today: Politics without principle Wealth without work Commerce without morality Pleasure without conscience Education without character Science … Continue reading →

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