Tag: quote

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

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

The easier way to live

December 16, 2009 | 6 comments

Are you tired, worn out, ready to quit, void of energy and enthusiasm to continue tomorrow? If so, it’s time to unburden your mental back from the weights of the world, let the material concerns go, follow Christ, and be

One measure of success

December 15, 2009 | No comments yet

To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others;

Watch that mental door

December 11, 2009 | 6 comments

I got into a heated argument last night with a good friend. We were planting a tree in the yard and we disagreed on how deep to place the roots in the ground. Our views were diametrically opposed. Both of