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How did we get into this mess? Rubel Shelly is talking about money and debt and solutions to it at a national and personal level.

What can money fix in your life? Wealth, money, can help with some things, but not everything!

"Dear Father, invisible and immortal God, Guard me that I may guard what you have entrusted to me. Help me to avoid the godless talk and vain..."

"Dear Father, Lord of all lords, Enable me to take hold of the eternal life to which I was called when I made the good confession before many..."

"Dear Father, May we learn to be content and not to seek material riches. Let not our craving for riches cause us to wander away from the faith and..."

Would you wear the castoffs of the losers? Patrick Odum describes what happened to the Patriot SuperBowl championship jerseys that were going to be thrown away because they lost, and challenges us to give more than our throw aways to the poor of the world.

So what have you lost? Russ Lawson talks about a couple of friends who seem to have lost everything, but then he reminds us what is important and that we haven't really lost that much as long as we have Jesus.

"Dear Child of the Father in Heaven, In My earthly ministry, I taught My disciples these essential truths:Some people store up treasures in their..."

Here's the best financial planning possible So instead of burying your money in the ground, you should be storing up treasure in heaven. How do you do that? Do good. Be rich in good deeds. Be generous. And be willing to share.

"Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who..."

"Command them [the rich] to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share."

"Our Lord Jesus is ever giving, and does not for a solitary instant withdraw his hand. As long as there is a vessel of grace not yet full to the brim,...."

Inspirational illustration of 1Timothy 6:18 -- Command them [the rich] to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.

Inspirational illustration of 1 Timothy 6:17 -- Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoym

How do you get life that is truly life? Wealth isn't measured by dollars or gold. The only treasure that matters is that which is stored in heaven.

What are you going to do in the new financial environment? Rubel Shelly reminds us that the economic times, especially the financial downturn, gives us an opportunity to learn new things and establish new values, more biblical values, in our approach to consumption, greed, and ownership.

Money can buy happiness? Rubel Shelly helps us see how money buys happiness, by using it to help others who are in need!

Where is your real home? Heaven is our home, not earth, and we must live like heaven is our home.

As we come to understand God as the King willing to show us his wounds, then share our wounds, the birth of Jesus takes on a fresh and powerful new meaning. Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in virtual worship through words and music using YouTube videos and invite us to welcome Jesus, God who came to us to share our wounds and we see this in his manger and cross, the thrones on which he was exalted and

Are you holding on to God? Russ Lawson uses an old story about street cars to remind us of our need to hang on to God and our relationship with him.

The call to live simply and with contentment is not easy. I am not there, but I’m trying. Tom Norvell encourages us not to grow weary in our battle to live simply so we can find true contentment.

What really is behind all of this financial mess? Rubel Shelly talks about the financial crisis, or better, crises, that are afflicting our economy and housing markets and foreclosure problems and points to one age old problem -- greed.

Have you been vaccinated against this flu? We have got to address our addiction to things, money, greed, debt, wealth, and materialism.

It's new! Improved! It's easy to want what everyone else is getting. But it's also very, very dangerous. God can help you learn to be happy with what you have.

"Dear Father, whose truth is gentle, Help us to find a heart to serve you, even in oppressive circumstances. Grant that our religion may not be a..."

Is your treasure safe? Treasure in this world can be stolen or lost. Treasure with God is safe forever.

Our prayers often treat God as if he is the free Amazon delivery service for our every whim and want. Phil Ware with Andy Johnson remind us that our prayer is for the bread we need today, not the extravagance we want for ourselves.

What makes you rich? Jesus told his followers that it was hard for the rich to become a part of his kingdom (Matthew 19:24). The apostle Paul said that those who want to have wealth fall into a trap, and some have ruined their faith because of it. (1 Timothy 6:9-10) And James