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The AMerican WAY

22 Sep

Have you ever done something you just knew the Lord was telling you to do and then after you did it, you figured out it wasn’t the Lord telling you as much as it was all you? Did it involve … Read More »

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Flying Turtles

21 Sep

An ancient Indonesian fable tells of a turtle that could fly. He would hold on to a stick with his mouth as it was carried by geese. When the turtle heard the onlookers on the ground saying, “Aren’t those geese … Read More »

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The Rope Bridge

20 Sep

Years ago, I was in Boy Scouts. I really enjoyed the challenges we experienced. Most of our outings would entail some sort of challenge. It was up to us to figure out a solution to the problem and then execute … Read More »

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Seek The “Right” Counsel

19 Sep

A while back, there was a television program called “Crossing Over with John Edward”. John Edward is a psychic medium (not the former vice-presidential candidate). His audience is made up of people who want to communicate with their dead relatives … Read More »

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I owe! I owe! It’s off to work I go!

16 Sep

I owe! I owe! It’s off to work I go! I saw this bumper sticker on the back of a newer pickup. That pickup had to cost at least $30,000 and that was for a regular cab pickup – not … Read More »

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The Lending Tree Man

15 Sep

He’s got the perma-grin, and a beautiful house, the wife, 2.5 kids, a new car, an in-ground swimming pool, and a big riding lawnmower. How did he do it all? “I’m in debt up to my ears…I can barely pay my finance charges…Someone help me.”

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It’s Not Your Stuff

14 Sep

How does your behavior change if something isn’t yours? Do you treat that rental car the same as your car? How about renting an apartment? Do you treat the rental differently than the house you own? Let’s say that someone … Read More »

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All Means All

14 Sep

“I’d love to tithe more or give more to the church, but I just don’t have enough money left after I take care of all of my living expenses.”

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Debt – Opportunities Missed

13 Sep

It seems as if everywhere you go, there are ample opportunities to apply for a credit card. When I was filling my vehicle’s gas tank recently, there was a box of credit card applications there promising that if approved, I … Read More »

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One-Eyed Love

13 Sep

Have you ever done something soooo stupid that it makes you laugh everytime you think about it? Well, I had one of those moments Monday afternoon. I was listening to KLOVE on the way home from work Monday night and … Read More »

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