I’m writing this from sunny, balmy Knoxville, TN!
A group of eight of us from church came down to what’s called the Salt and Light conference.
The conference is put on by the Compassion Coalition , a non-profit org. that desires to see churches live out Matthew 5:14, which calls believers to be salt and light in their cities, communities and centers of influence.
Our church is currently doing a county-wide assessment of the biggest needs, issues and concerns as well as taking a look at the biggest assets and strengths with the goal being more partnership with other believers and organizations in our county to seek the common good of our area.
This conference is about how to do it effectively.
Tim Keller says that the best way to show Christianity to others is to seek the common good of our cities. Essentially to live out mercy and justice (not at the expense of sharing what the gospel is, but in addition to).
I’m really excited about this trip and I’ll be sure to share some highlights in some future posts!
At any rate, it’s another week in the books and it’s time for a fly by of the week.
This Week in Personal Finance takes a look at interesting articles, posts and news from the past week in the personal finance arena.
So give these articles a click!
- Financial Highway gives us a list of 10 Unique and Frugal Mother’s Day Gift Ideas!
- Out of Your Rut warns us against the dangers of late-night infomercials and other hazardous get rich quick schemes!
- Here’s a challenge by Debt Free Adventure to start living on one income!
- Here’s 8 Steps You Can Take to Protect Your Identity from Fiscal Geek.
- Wealth Pilgrim answers the age-old question, “Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage or Invest?”
- Fickle Finance asks a question that I love to ask – Where Does Your Happiness Come From?
- If you like satire, you’ll love Personal Finance By the Book’s post on How to Ensure You Will Never Be a Millionairre!
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5 Bible Verses About Finances That Will Change Your Life
5 Ways to Get Fit on a Budget
IRA Withdrawal Rules – When Can You Withdraw Your IRA?
Well Paying Careers: 30 Jobs That Pay $30 Per Hour
10 Money-Saving Tips to Help You Stash $10,000!
Should You Give Money to a Homeless Person?
7 Most Important Habits That Rich People Use to Build Wealth
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Thanks for including my post!
Every believer should pay some attention to Tim Keller! We hide in our suburban and rural enclaves, cursing what’s happening to and in the cities, when that’s exactly where we need to be pitching in.
I am very sure money cannot buy on spiritual view of it.
I am saved person and evengelist as well.
Every christian has to ask God for blessings for we as christians cannot do without money because we are normal human beings.
HOLY PATH OF RIGHTEOUSNESS
CHURCH.
Christians should learn how to spend on their daily expenditures.
They should also learn to put aside 1/10 for Almighty God when they get their monthly income because that is the only way for a devoted christian to get more blessings from God of Israel.
OOOPS I CAN’T BELIEVE MY EYES WHAT A BLESSING FOR THE ONE WHO
BROUGHT THE IDEA OF 6 WAYS TO GET FREE MONEY.ITHOURGT IT WAS A JOKE BUT WHEN I READ THE EMAILS OF THE BENEFICIARIES, I CAN BELIEVE IT NOW
KUDOZ”’