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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 [...]

dear brothers and sisters,
 
although tensions in kenya have diminished significantly, the political situation is still unstable.  please continue to pray for kenya.  people are out of work, politicians are unwilling to bend at times, and many people are still displaced.  we wish we could employ many more people since we know so many who are [...]

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 [...]