Have you ever heard someone use the term “Sellout?” It’s usually not intended to be positive. The dictionary defines a sellout as “A person who compromises his or her personal values, integrity or talent for money or personal advancement.” Unfortunately, the Bible is full of sellouts. Joseph’s brothers sold him to slave traders for 20 [...]
What can we learn from the rich fool?
by Joe Hearn on February 6, 2012 in Giving, Personal finances, Priorities
Luke 12 tells us the story of the rich fool. He apparently had quite a little farming operation going on and his land had just produced an abundant crop. So abundant in fact, that he didn’t have any place to put it, because his barns were already full. Good problem to have, right? So as [...]
Why has the Bible’s advice on finances stood the test of time?
by Joe Hearn on January 23, 2012 in Personal finances
John 6:63 says “The words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.” I’ve always been amazed at how relevant the information in the Bible is. After all, it was written thousands of years ago to an audience that would be completely amazed and dumbfounded by our modern world and [...]
Finding peace on the path
by Joe Hearn on January 10, 2012 in Personal finances
Psalm 119:105 says: “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.” I’ve always had mixed feelings about today’s verse. In one sense, it’s really encouraging because it reminds us that God, through his word, will guide us through life. In another sense, though, it’s a little discouraging. How so? [...]
Financial goals for 2012
by Joe Hearn on January 3, 2012 in Giving, Personal finances, Saving
James 1:22 says: “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” As we see in this verse from James, God intends for us to take what we learn from scripture and put it into action. The New Year is a great time for this, because many of us [...]

