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Renavatio

12/22/06 8:18 AM

#30758 RE: Ereptor #30754

IMO Money isn't the route to all evil; it's the love and dependence on money that is the route to all evil. That's why I give crazy amounts away to guard myself from it's addiction. Money is a tool that can be dangerous like a nail gun or something, but if "used" properly, can do a lot of good. Dude, I've spent a couple of years now working with people with TONS of money who are plain flat miserable. I think know that I believe that there are truly more unhappy rich people than poor people. I know that I don't want to believe that either, but it's starting to be my experience.

Don't sweat the student loans. I just finished paying off my loans from my undergrad and now praying about pursuing a Master's in Divinity. Sad that most guys in the ministry that aren't Charlatans don't make a ton of money, but if you want that kind of education you have to pay $30K+

That's a little of what pushed me into being by-vocational...tired of seeing my wife stress about money when I was a full time pastor. Now, God is good. Life is in perspective. I'll leave paying the bills to Him and just take advantage of the opportunities He presents.

Okay, okay...sorry for the Sermon for The Day! ;-) Off to try not to damage any apendages swinging a hammer or nail gun!


balancr

12/22/06 8:32 AM

#30759 RE: Ereptor #30754

Ereptor,

Money isn't evil its the LOVE of money. If we were not driven by greed and desire to make money without earning it we would not be here (includes me).

I bought my shares, watched them go down and realized that i am not as smart as I thought I was.

Now, like many here, it is a simple choice, tell the world I was wrong and sell for half or hang on and hope.

There is enough DD around to give basis for hope!

Now it is time to focus on the really important stuff like loving our kids and grandkids and other family, friends and all the members of this board even (yes ALL, LOL).

Smart is knowing what you can't change (PBLS PPS) and what you can.

Wishing everyone a very happy Christmas making a difference in someone's life.

Balancr

(Jesus is STILL the reason for the season!)