On generosity and giving to the poor
generosity, as with grace and mercy, are undeserved.
Using Debt Responsibly – Loans
That’s as good as money. Those are IOUs.
Gnosticism – The First and Present Heresy
The first heresy amongst Christians was gnosticism. At its core, Gnosticism was a cult of knowledge. Followers believed one needed special knowledge to release the divine spark inside to attain salvation. The rest of their beliefs were a construct to explain why knowledge was the key to salvation – it was all axiomatic/speculation, and not […]
How to measure effectiveness
I promised a post on this, but I won’t blame you if you don’t read it.
Reading the Bible, with Drax the Destroyer
His people are completely literal. Metaphors are gonna go over his head.”
“Nothing goes over my head. My reflexes are too fast. I would catch it.”
Efficiency vs Effectiveness
Knowing the difference makes all the difference
The modern zaccheus
The story of Zaccheus is so much more complicated than the song I grew up with. Zaccheus was a social pariah. He was a Jew working in a dishonest profession for the Roman empire. And he made gobs of money doing it. But Jesus showed him kindness – something he wouldn’t expect to be shown […]
Money might as well grow on trees
Be cautious.
Income Inequality in the News
Great article. Here’s the link.
(Not) Finding Joy
“We know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.” -Romans 5
The Way of Humble Living 