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Uprooted
I just pulled a tree out of the ground with my bare hands. Actually, I just used my thumb and forefinger, since the tree was only a couple of inches tall and maybe two weeks old. It was growing in … Continue reading
Check the Motives
A lady answered a knock on her door and found a man with a sad expression on his face. “I’m sorry to disturb you,” he said, “but I’m collecting money for an unfortunate family in the neighborhood. The husband is … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged greed, helping others, illustration, motives, Philippians 2:3-4, selfishness
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Greed Kills
At least 36 people were killed in a stampede during a New Year’s celebration that took place in downtown Shanghai. Dozens of others were injured in the tragic chaos that occurred about a half hour before midnight. The exact cause … Continue reading
Black Friday
The Friday after Thanksgiving has come to be the biggest shopping day of the year. “Black Friday” has expanded in recent years. Stores have been opening at ridiculously early hours. More recently, Black Friday has backed up into Thursday evening, … Continue reading
False Generosity
I once lived in an area where the gasoline prices were inflated. In our county the prices were about 15% higher than in neighboring counties. I learned that there were a couple of men who controlled the local fuel businesses, … Continue reading
Greed vs. Sacrifice
It’s remarkable how much attention Jesus gives to the subject of finances. His teachings are full of advice about how to use the money that God allows us to acquire. He points out that our attitude toward material things is … Continue reading
Beware the Grinch!
Jesse Simpson, 27, of Covington, Kentucky, recently pleaded guilty to three counts of breaking and entering. Simpson and an accomplice broke into a Toys for Tots warehouse in the early morning hours of December 24, 2011, according to authorities. They … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Current Events
Tagged greed, Grinch, illustration, John 10:10, robbery, Satan, thief, Toy for Tots
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You Shall Not Steal
James Bagarozzo worked as a parking meter mechanic for the city of Buffalo, NY. At least he was supposed to be repairing the meters. In fact, he was stealing from them. Over a period of 8 years, Bagarozzo brought home … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged giving, greed, illustration, James Bagarozzo, Malachi 3:8, parking meter thief, stealing, tithing, will a man rob God?
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Treasure
25-year-old Subhanna Beyah was recently arrested on suspicion of committing multiple thefts of jewelry and cash. Among her alleged victims is Shaun Rogers, a defensive tackle for the New York Giants. In March, Rogers reported $400,000 worth of jewelry missing … Continue reading
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