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Mohler - A Christian View of the Economic Crisis

Al Mohler has a great article on the economic crisis. Here is a portion of it:

This current crisis should also remind Christians that we are not called to be mere economic actors, but stewards. Everything we are, everything we do, and everything we own truly belongs to God and is to be at the disposal of Kingdom purposes. This world is not our home and our treasure is not found here. We are to do all, invest all, own all, purchase all to the glory of God.

Finally, this current economic crisis just might help Christians to focus on another issue -- retirement. Where in the Bible are we told to aspire to years and decades of leisure without labor? There is nothing wrong with saving for what the world calls retirement. Indeed, that is just good stewardship. Furthermore, there is nothing wrong with workers enjoying the fruit of their labor. But Christians should think of retirement as an opportunity to be redeployed for Kingdom service.

Today's crisis in the financial system should not be a threat to the long-term health and vitality of our economic system. There is cause for concern, but no justification for panic. Rather than hit the panic button, spend that energy thinking about how Christians should glorify God in our economic lives. We should watch the developments and debates in Washington and New York with interest, but we should investigate our own hearts with even greater urgency.

You can read the whole article here.

BRIAN

Honoring his marriage!

I really thought it was neat when I read this article on Fox news. Kirk Cameron talks briefly about how he honored his marriage while filming the upcoming movie, FireProof.

I am so thankful for solid, Christian examples of how to stand firm in your convictions even when it isn't popular.

Shannon can see!

Shannon had lasik surgery in Raleigh on Tuesday. We've been talking about it for a while and with the new fiscal year for Zep, we were able to put it on our medical flexible spending account that I have as one of my company benefits. The day was quite an ordeal. Her appointment was at 10am and was supposed to be over within 2-3 hours. But after 5hours we finally headed home with Shannon in sunglasses and a bit unnerved. They gave her something prior to the surgery to relax her, but it didn't really take affect until afterward. But she was very brave and let them work on her eyes anyway.

She did OK as the night went on and was able to watch TV with sunglasses on. This morning we had to drive back to Raleigh for her follow-up at 8:25am. After her eye test she now has 20/15 vision!! Prior to surgery she was 20/45.

Afterwards we stopped by the Smithfield outlets to get Shannon a pair of regular sunglasses!

God has truly gifted us with amazing technology!

BRIAN