May.29.2008
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a christian myth: expect financial prosperity~if you have enough faith
the (extra-biblical) myth: a christian should have faith that God will prosper him or her financially, because financial prosperity is a “witness” and “testimony” to others that he is a loving and good God. what better evidence of the presence of Jesus Christ in a believer’s life than a healthy, prosperous, christian family that does “good” and gives generously to charity?
the (biblical) truth: an authentic christian [...]
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May.28.2008
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letter to an incarcerated grandson
My dearest grandson Alexander:
I just received your letter yesterday. Reading it made me really sad. Alexander, I feel your uncertainties and fears. I feel your loneliness and bewilderment. I feel your sense of abandonment. But Alexander, I also feel your profound determination to do the right thing and that being to take advantage of this [...]
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