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The idea of keeping up with the Joneses is very much alive today. It’s a phenomenon that crosses all socioeconomic boundaries and generally results in people living beyond their means. Yet people who live beyond their means are living in a false sense of reality. They’re doing a juggling act, often taking cash advances to pay off other lines of credit and making only minimum payments on their credit cards. That is a warning sign of impending financial disaster. Another warning sign is increased consumer debt. If an individual’s or family’s consumer debt is higher this year than it was last year, then they are heading in the wrong direction.
Perhaps you’re not in that place; perhaps you’re doing pretty well. For you, the question might not be “Are you heading for a looming financial crisis?” but “Are you making the most of everything that you have, or do you find yourself being wasteful here or there because you can afford to?” READ MORE
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by Gary Ealy
When confronted with poor giving and lackluster stewardship, church leaders often try to justify their situation rather than face the truth. Of course, it is easier to justify poor giving than to address it. However, the long-term consequences of believing the excuses are devastating. I’ve heard many justifications from stewardship chairs and pastors in my decades of working with churches. Here are a few of them. READ MORE
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