Giving a Lot When You Have Little Posted: Jul 14, 2009 by Tanya Carden I’m kind of the poster child for those of the twentysomethings that have been hit by the economic crisis. I’m a newlywed. My husband is a grad student and earns a paltry salary as a teacher’s assistant. I have a BA in English that isn’t worth the paper it’s printed on in the tiny little town we moved to for my husband’s schooling. And of course we’re still paying for that degree as well as a car. Not to be all “woe is me”—I just want you to know, when it comes to money problems, I’m right there with you.  Read the full article…

More Posted: Jul 14, 2009 by Benjamin Plunkett When you think of success, what words spring to mind? If you are like most people, probably words like money, career, luxury, and ambition. All of these are tell-tale signs of the world’s influence on us. The world’s view of success is money-centered. Jesus mentioned birds and flowers when describing true success (Matthew 6:26-30). True, He was specifically referring to controlling worry, but I think not worrying is key to biblical success. Success is not all about getting money. The world (society) does not see it that way.  Read the full article…