The recent swine flu (er, H1N1 virus) outbreak has reminded me a lot of our economy here over the last few days. Is there a real problem? Yes. If you catch the swine flu, could it be serious? Yes. Is the size of the swine flu anywhere near the pandemic the media is making it [...]
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This was the Business Week headline on August 13, 1979. Almost 30 years ago we were asking similar questions as we are today. I agree that the events that got us to the situation we are in today are different in some ways than past events. However at the same time as we look back [...]
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“In Life, it’s good not to get too comfortable.” - MaMa Wok Fortune Cookie The other day I went and had a great lunch at a local Chinese Restaurant. Other than the big golden Buddha that stares at me as I eat, it really is a pleasant meal. I always look forward to the [...]
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I recently listened to John Piper’s sermon on What the recession is for. I thought it was excellent and worth passing along. He delivers a message about God’s purposes in the Recession. Pastor John gives 5 purposes of the Recession. 1. To Expose Sin and Bring Repentance 2. To Awaken us to World Poverty 3. To Relocate the Roots [...]
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“Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.” James 1:2-3 I’m taking a break today from the weekly goal-planning series because I feel like I’ve just got to get the truth out on this one. You see, as a [...]
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