Yesterday I celebrated Presidents' Day by preparing my tax return for the IRS. Without going into too much detail about my finances, the following formula seems an accurate description of taxes. After reading it you might be able to guess how I feel about our current tax code and the taxes you and I pay … Continue reading Render to Caesar and to God
Giving
What Fun it is to Ride
Do you remember your first bicycle? Mine was red and really fast, once Dad trusted me enough to let go of the back of the banana seat. That day I spent learning to ride seemed so long, but once I had riding that bike figured out, a world of freedom opened to me. I could … Continue reading What Fun it is to Ride
Simply Having a Wonderful Time
Tonight, I get to be part of something special. For the second year in a row, I get to help give away gifts in the Jasper Christmas Parade. Some friends of mine have a float in this parade (Actually they are deacons at Parrish Church of Christ where we worship and work) and they are … Continue reading Simply Having a Wonderful Time
Ten Styles of Giving
10. Willing Givers: Abraham willingly offered Isaac (Gen 22) 9. Big yet Small Givers: The wide who gave all (Mk 12:42-44) 8. Stingy Givers: Saul wanted the spills of war, but argued that it was for giving to God (1 Sam 15:17-23) 7. Sacrificial Givers: David refused to give what cost him nothing (2 Sam … Continue reading Ten Styles of Giving
Driving Thought 