Topic
Money and Business
“Sell your possessions,” Jesus told his disciples, “and give to the poor.” Scripture abounds with warnings against the moral and spiritual corruptions that attend the desire for money and material prosperity. Can a Christian pursue profit while following Christ? Today, with more evangelicals than ever occupying the commanding heights of the business world, believers have to think afresh about how to reconcile the businessman’s moneymaking vocation with Scripture’s call to store up treasures in heaven.
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April 15, 2013
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November 13, 2012
The Moral Mattress Kings of Denver
Two former campus ministers bring rest and integrity to a culture starving for a good night's sleep.
November 12, 2012
The Trouble with TBN
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November 8, 2012
After Winning Free Campus, Grand Canyon University Says 'No Thanks'
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October 16, 2012
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October 11, 2012
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