Money is Dirt

Money is Dirt

Dietrich Bonhoeffer famously said “money is dirt.”  He came from a family means and often used his own funds to feed or entertain the men he discipled before Hitler came to power. On one such occasion, one of his students objected to the generosity, insisting...
Should Christians Invest in Bitcoin?

Should Christians Invest in Bitcoin?

The recent plunge in Bitcoin’s price and the chatter around all things crypto may have recently piqued your interest. While, at first glance, it seems there is money to be made in crypto, many have stopped to ask: should Christians invest in Bitcoin? While there...
Celebrate Christmas without Consumerism

Celebrate Christmas without Consumerism

Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving is when my seasonal depression begins. It’s not because I’ve lost a loved one, or because I find myself lonely for the upcoming holidays. It’s because Black Friday marks the beginning of an onslaught of insatiable consumerism....
Faith, Fear and a Little Too Cavalier

Faith, Fear and a Little Too Cavalier

God called us into ministry. I went to work building a plan. I was leaving a job that provided more than adequately for my family. We were able to give and save, vacation and generally not concern ourselves with what things cost. Moving into ministry meant, I had to...