Prosperity gospel and the recession
December 28, 2009 | 8 comments
I read an eye-catching article titled, “Did Christianity Cause the Crash?” in The Atlantic. Hanna Rosin, the author, argues that the prosperity gospel preached to tens of millions of Christians, promoted excess financial risk-taking that contributed to the housing bubble
Wishing you a peace-filled Christmas
December 24, 2009 | 5 comments
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” Merry Christmas!
Where are you looking today?
December 23, 2009 | No comments yet
“Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow.” ~ Helen Keller
Celebrating Christmas
December 22, 2009 | 2 comments
What does it mean to celebrate Christmas? Is it all about parties, get-togethers, shopping, giving and receiving gifts, cooking, baking, hangovers, and bills to pay afterward? I was struck by a quote from Mary Baker Eddy from her article, “What