The Contented Fisherman

In Our Daily Bread, Philip Parham tells the story of a rich industrialist who was disturbed to find a fisherman sitting lazily beside his boat.

"Why ...

Hold All Things Lightly

In the judgment of the true Christian, credit and reputation stand on ground not very different from riches. He should not prize them too highly or desire ...

Wealth Weats Down Morality

Wealth takes away the sharp edges of our moral sensitivities and allows a comfortable confusion about sin and virtue.

The Hollywood Cocktail

There's a lot more money to be made on Wall Street. If you want real power, go to Washington. If you want sex, go into the fashion business. But if you ...

Money a Bad Measure

The number one issue with most people when it comes to choosing a career is money. But compared to work that you'll do well and enjoy doing, money ...

The Essence of Life Today

The essence of life today is not having--it is having to have.

The Advantages of Material Success

Undoubtedly people feel those who have made it in the marketplace have more of everything to contribute.

Pampered Puppy

Ronald Warwick, captain of the luxury cruise ship Queen Elizabeth II, questioned a passenger who paid full fare for his dog to join them on an around-the-world ...

Wealth Doesn't Equal Blessing

There is no way, if you take the whole counsel of God's Word, that you can equate riches or material things as a sign of God's blessing.

The Unselfish Archbishop

When John Chrysostom became archbishop of Constantinople, he sold expensive works of art his predecessors had acquired. He refused to give lavish dinner ...