Click on following for earlier articles: Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3.
Before beginning the New Testament’s view of prosperity and how to prosper, let’s understand a few things:
1. Believers or nonbelievers who are doctors, lawyers and in certain other professions will make more money than retail clerks working in fast food restaurants. Why? They [...]
Entries from March 2009
March 31, 2009
Need Prosperity? (Part 4)
March 30, 2009
Swimming Upstream: “Squandering Time Or Not”
“What do you do to relax?” asked the doctor.
“I play golf,” replied Doug.
“Oh, golf can be relaxing. How often do you play?” said the doctor.
“Never!” said Doug, “and what’s bad is that I’m going to have to cut back.” (Multiplicity, 1996, movie starring Michael Keaton and Andy MacDowell.)
Using time wisely has always been a touchy [...]
March 29, 2009
Need Prosperity? (Part 3)
Click on following for earlier articles: Part 1 and Part 2.
Most teachings on prosperity formulas originate out of Old Testament scriptures. This is true for Word of Faith ones, so-called Prosperity teachings, Seed-Faith and even – Oh yes! – the accepted evangelical teachings.
The teachings usually explore the lives of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, David, Job, [...]
March 27, 2009
Swimming Upstream: “Count The Costs Ahead of Time”
Recently, I ran across two accounts of major church movement leaders reacting to their critics. One wrote a letter in which he pointed out the unfairness he had suffered from all of his critics. Most of whom have been Christians.
The other leader lashed out at a Christian reporter who criticized his handling of a matter. [...]
March 26, 2009
Prayers Needed For Cindy and Family
If you have looked at the news lately, then you’ve probably heard that Fargo, ND, is teetering on the edge of a major calamity. Flood waters are expected to crest above 41 feet and stay there for days. (Floodstage is 18 feet.)
Cindy Hanson and her family lives there. She is an active commenter on this [...]
March 26, 2009
Need Prosperity? (Part 2)
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What is the Bible’s view of true prosperity for us believers? First, let’s check out the Old Testament.
In Deuteronomy 8:17-18, we learn that it is God who gave Israel and its people the power to get wealth. Why? So, He could confirm His covenant to the nation and [...]
March 25, 2009
Swimming Upstream: “Deliverance For Rick and Others”
One of the reasons I don’t struggle with depression is that my parents were encouragers. They always believed in me, always patted me on the back, always told me I could get the job done. They still do this today, and both are in their mid-80’s and their little boy is now 63 years old.
For [...]
March 25, 2009
Book Review: From Eternity To Here
Generally, Frank Viola’s books, such as Reimagining Church, Pagan Christianity, The Untold Story, Who Is Your Covering, Rethinking the Wineskin and others have been weighty books for me. I read them slowly with a marker in hand to underline important points. When I finished them, I used them for research only and did not reread [...]
March 24, 2009
Need Prosperity? (Part 1)
A recent study showed that one third of Americans have trouble sleeping because of anxiety about possibly losing their jobs, and also, the economy in general. One hundred million people. That’s a hefty number of late-night sheep counters, tossing and turning, insecure about their futures.
At the other end of the spectrum, a conversation with a [...]
March 23, 2009
Frank Says
I am reading Frank Viola’s new book, From Eternity to Here, and will write a book review when I’m finished. But his article, What’s Wrong With the Gospel?, is a great read.
