How Scrooge Mistook Money for True Flourishing
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“Charles Dickens tells us in his Christmas Carol that Scrooge’s cramped vision hardly ranged from his counting house. He and the spirit wouldn’t need to travel far.” - IFWE
World Vision’s link to a terror-sponsoring Islamic charity shows the need for transparency in a season of giving
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“Behind the campaigns, it’s harder to know how the nonprofits manage their money, and whether the message matches the work.” - Checking It Twice
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Pastor draws flak for gifting wife $200K Lamborghini Urus for anniversary
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“Two weeks after drawing praise for allowing congregants in need to take cash directly from his offering baskets, Pastor John Gray of Relentless Church in Greenville, South Carolina, is drawing flak for gifting his wife a Lamborghini Urus for their eighth wedding anniversary.” - CPost
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Evangelical churches, ministry groups see highest increase in giving since 2014, ECFA reports
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“Evangelical churches and ministries saw an increase in giving in 2017, the highest increase since 2014, according to a new report by the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability.” - CPost
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“Dave Ramsey says pastors should not ask 'broke people' to tithe until they first work on their debt and budgeting.”
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“Not everyone agrees with Ramsey’s advice, however. Chuck Bentley, CEO of Crown Financial Ministries, says Christians should tithe no matter what their financial situation.” - Christian Headlines
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From the Archives – Materialism: It's Probably Not What You Think
Ask most people to describe materialism and you’ll hear references to big-screen TVs, computers, SUVs, spacious houses, and overpaid CEOs. A few might mention “consumerism” and “greed.” Most would agree with the idea that materialism has been a major obstacle to relieving world poverty. Some would say it’s the cause of that poverty.
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What Does the Old Testament Say about Loans and Interest?
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Why Interest-Free Loans Are Only for the Working Poor for Subsistence Purposes - IFWE
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Why We Kissed Date Night Goodbye
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“There’s no magic formula that instantly adds intimacy to your relationship. If there was one, it’s definitely not going to be found by eating expensive cheesecake, no matter how delicious.” - Bible Gateway
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Why Wealth is Both a Blessing and a Temptation
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“[T]he gift of wealth also presents unique temptation to trust in wealth over and against the provision of God.” - IFWE
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