Some of the richest people I have met were the most miserable, discontent people. For all their money and stuff they were so unpleasant to be around. They make others uncomfortable too. I have met rich happy people too. Most of them realized it wasn't their pocketbook that made them rich. And I have worked... Continue Reading →
Scripture - “God saves the fatherless and the poor from the grasp of these oppressors. And so at last the poor have hope, and the fangs of the wicked are broken. Job 5:15-16 Thoughts about what this Scripture means - God promises to save the fatherless and the poor from oppressors. This should give hope that... Continue Reading →
We are taught when we get on an airplane that we have to take care of ourselves first. This safety technique is taught at the beginning of every flight; reminding parents the take care of themselves first. After they have oxygen on then they can safely take care of their child in case of an... Continue Reading →
Scripture - He who loves money shall never have enough. The foolishness of thinking that wealth brings happiness! Ecclesiastes 5:10 Thoughts about what this Scripture means - When your focus is money you will never have enough. It is foolish to think that money will buy happiness. Application to my life - This scripture reminds... Continue Reading →
Scripture - Trust in your money and down you go! Trust in God and flourish as a tree! Proverbs 11:28 Thoughts about where this scripture means - Don't put your trust in money. Interesting God and you will flourish. Application to my life - When you don't have it, it is easy to think that... Continue Reading →
Scripture - Better a little with reverence for God than great treasure and trouble with it. Proverbs 15:16 Thoughts about what this scripture means - It is better to have a little with respect for God than to be rich and have troubles without Him. Application to my life - Although I will buy a... Continue Reading →
Scripture Always remember that it is the Lord your God who gives you power to become rich, and he does it to fulfill his promise to your ancestors. Deuteronomy 8:18 Thoughts about what this scripture means - The Lord gives the power to become rich. Application to my life - Although I am far from... Continue Reading →
Scripture - The man who works hard sleeps well whether he eats little or much, but the rich must worry and suffer insomnia. There is another serious problem I have seen everywhere—savings are put into risky investments that turn sour, and soon there is nothing left to pass on to one’s son. Ecclesiastes 5:12-14 Thoughts... Continue Reading →
Control, it's a big word for just seven letters. As children we quickly learn that we want it. We spend our life trying to gain it. As aging adults we eventually lose any control we thought we had. The past year I have found there is so much outside of my control. At the beginning... Continue Reading →
Scripture - Tell those who are rich not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which will soon be gone, but their pride and trust should be in the living God who always richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment. Tell them to use their money to do good. They should... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 