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Hope in the Process of Fulfillment

As we prepare to move to Greece this summer to serve with Albanian immigrants through PORTA, Michelle and I have been keeping a close eye on the economic news in Europe.  There are several Greek newspapers and sites that we follow each day to give us insight and we are learning much.  Frequently, those whom … Continue reading

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Tough Lessons for Tough Times

A thought provoking piece from Barry Howard, senior minister of the First Baptist Church of Pensacola, Fla.: A few months ago a couple of the savvy business owners in our church indicated to me their concern that we were overdue a severe market correction.  In other words the bull would become a bear, and probably … Continue reading

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Stewardship – In a Sluggish Economy (by Ruben Swint)

IN A SLUGGISH ECONOMY REVISITED Practical Suggestions for Funding Mission    The upheaval and uncertainty and panic associated with our economy in 2008 create a question similar to ones raised in 2002 and 2003.  What are we to do now that the stock market is falling, unemployment is rising, credit lines are tightening and the … Continue reading