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Proverbs 22

February 26, 2009

A good name is to be chosen rather than great wealth, good favor more than silver or gold. (22:1)
It’s been said that reputation is everything. I don’t know that I would go quite that far, but reputation is very important. For Solomon, a good reputation should be preferred over “great wealth.” This was one of [...]

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Proverbs 17

February 18, 2009

Still in Proverbs, this time on chapter 17.
The crucible is for refining silver and the furnace is for gold, likewise the LORD tests hearts. (17:3)
Some people don’t understand how a good and loving God could allow pain. Like this verse, the entire book of 1 Peter is about faith tests that God sends to his [...]

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Vision, Part 2

May 13, 2008

I’m laying out my vision for our church across several posts. There are eight pieces to it. Here is the first one:
I envision families living without debt and changing their community by giving generously through the church and saving generously for the future.
“The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the [...]

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