The Bible teaches that it’s a moral obligation…
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The Trouble with Emergency Relief
Here is some practical guidance for deacons on how to help church members who have fallen on hard times. There is a problem that isn’t often discussed which I deal with here…
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Why do deacons need to know anything at all about economics? Isn’t that beyond the scope of what the diaconate does? Let me give you the answer in two words…
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Two popular online personal finance apps are Mint and Personal Capital. They are not the same…
Continue reading “Budgeting Software – Mint vs. Personal Capital”Stroke – Signs and Symptoms
Stroke affects people differently depending on several factors. Deacons should be able to recognize the signs that a church member is having a stroke…
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