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Debt - yuch! <br>
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9 years ago I surrendered my life to <b><u>DO</u></b>-ing God's
will... What does scripture say<br>
that the Gentiles seek after? "Food, clothing shelter." - usually done
by getting paid in a job.<br>
It says that believers on the other hand need to seek first the kingdom
and all these things will be given as well.<br>
How did that work out in the early church - practically?<br>
In Acts 2 and 4 it shows that the believers were together and had all
in common. No needy!<br>
No debts! <br>
Can it be that way today? For many years I thought it could not be but
10 years ago I found a group living this out and 9 years ago my family
became a part of it!<br>
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go and see here.. <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.twelvetribes.com">http://www.twelvetribes.com</a><br>
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Feel free to ask me questions about it off-line!<br>
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later,<br>
Michael Markuson (aka Keli)<br>
Parchment Press<br>
52 S River St<br>
Coxsackie, NY 12051<br>
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<br>
Don Parris wrote:
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cite="mid:1eba300b0712282034w3aabe8bbn954643a872c699b5@mail.gmail.com"
type="cite">Hi all,<br>
<br>
This is fairly personal, and I hope, something of a testimony. I feel
a little like the blind man right now, the one that Jesus told not to
tell anyone what He had done for him.<br>
<br>
I have managed to accumulate a few large debts over the years, for
better or worse. Partly due to my wife's health, having to balance car
repairs with paying the mortgage and utilities, etc., and facing other
minor crises at various points, I have not been able to keep up with
all my debt. When I really needed more money in my position at LXer, I
lost the job. That really hurt me badly. As of today, however, I have
officially settled one outstanding debt, which would have served as a
tremendous thorn in my side if allowed to drag on. I settled it
completely for about half of the total owed. This not only represents
a fair savings in future interest and pure hassle, it also frees me to
start settling other debts as the opportunities arise.
<br>
<br>
Here's what led to today's settlement. I wanted to take some money
that I got for Christmas, and put it into savings. But I realized that
I cannot save at the same pace at which my debts were piling up,
especially considering the interest involved. When I received the
opportunity to settle the one debt, I tried to call and find out more.
But their computers were down the other day. Meanwhile, I took the
money from the recent work the Lord blessed me with, to help pay off
the debt. I should have a little money left over to either help cover
other expenses, or maybe even put down toward a medical bill.
<br>
<br>
I can only give God the glory for being able to pay off this one debt.
I still face a serious uphill struggle, so I hope you'll keep me in
your prayers, as I endeavor to continue my forward progress. I have
often felt a lot like "Shleprock" (from the Flintstones), where
finances are concerned. Everything I set my hand to just seems to fall
apart. Doors slam in my face. All seems hopeless. Even my few
successes have not been enough to stem the tide of financial
disasters. I wish I could express my years of frustration, watching
things fall apart for no apparent reason. So my hope is that this will
lead to yet another debt cleared. And that I will become a wealthier
man, both spiritually and materially, in 2008.
<br>
<br>
Of course, my biggest Account was settled long ago. ;-) I pray you
all will be able to celebrate successes in 2008.<br>
<br>
Blessings,<br>
Don<br>
-- <br>
D.C. Parris<br>
Minister, Journalist, Free Software Advocate<br>
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