If we were able to make two requests that would help to improve our lives here on the earth, for what would we ask? Agur, the wise man to whom Proverbs 30 is attributed, tells us what his two requests were.
“Two things I asked of You, do not refuse me before I die: Keep deception [...]
“Give Me Neither Poverty Nor Riches”
Posted on September 21, 2011 at 11:33 pm by Andy Sochor
Finding Reasons to Praise God in the Midst of an Economic Crisis
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 12:33 am by Andy Sochor
Our struggling economy took another hit when the United States’ credit rating was downgraded for the first time in history. This sent the stock market tumbling and made many people even more anxious about the future. Whether this is just a bump in the road or the trigger to the economic downfall of the United [...]
Sins of the Rich Man
Posted on June 30, 2011 at 11:23 pm by Andy Sochor
Jesus’ story of the rich man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31) is fairly well-known to most Bible students. One man lived a life of luxury, but found himself in torments after he died. The other was a poor beggar in this life, yet was comforted in a place of paradise.
Once in torments, the rich man appealed [...]
Putting Our Trust in Gold
Posted on May 20, 2011 at 1:27 am by Andy Sochor
When the economy is weak and the future is uncertain, gold is a wise investment. You have probably heard something to this effect in advertisements from companies trying to sell you gold. We have certainly seen the price of gold skyrocket over the past few years. With conditions the way they are, that trend may [...]
Failing to See God’s Love
Posted on May 12, 2011 at 6:44 pm by Andy Sochor
It seems almost unfathomable for the people of God to question His love for man. Yet this is what we see the people of Israel doing at the beginning of the book of Malachi. God told the people, “I have loved you.” But the people questioned God: “How have You loved us?” (Malachi 1:2). Let [...]
Reminders from the Tragedy in Japan
Posted on March 14, 2011 at 1:14 am by Andy Sochor
It is truly sad to read news reports and see pictures and videos of the devastating effects of the earthquake and tsunami that occurred in northern Japan. While our hearts go out to the victims and our prayers are for all those affected, it is also important to remember some important lessons that this tragedy [...]
The Common Bond Between Rich and Poor
Posted on July 21, 2010 at 11:55 pm by Andy Sochor
Our society tries to portray the rich and the poor as two completely opposite groups. Obviously, these groups differ greatly in respect to their possessions or income. But the Bible speaks of a common bond between them that is far more significant than the factors that distinguish them.
The Proverb writer noted, “The rich and the [...]
