How many tools have you lost because a neighbor “forgot to bring it back”? How many DVDs, appliances or outfits have friends and family not returned? We’ve all lost a few things because we decided to lend something to someone and it never got returned. And if we’re being honest, it can make us hesitant [...]
“One man gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty.” Proverbs 11:24 (NIV 1984) Imagine walking into church one day to discover all your financial information on display. Your check register is copied as a bulletin insert. Your bank statement is in the pastor’s PowerPoint presentation and his message is [...]
One of the boldest adventures is to climb Mount Everest. The altitude, skills and effort required, extreme weather and remoteness make it a big-time challenge. Those who make it to the top wear tough protective clothing, have crampons on their boots, use ice-axes, and trudge forward with intense focus because every step is critical. A [...]
