As a long-time pastor, I’ve counseled church members on all kinds of life issues. And now, as a speaker and expert on biblical finance with Dave Ramsey’s organization, I’ve grown especially comfortable counseling those with money problems. If you’re a pastor who is counseling financially hurting church members, know this: They probably feel scared, worried, angry, or lost. … [Read more...]
Living out of a car: Helping the mobile homeless
“I know the hardships of being a working man [on a low income] without drug problems,” shares Tony, “and there’s really no housing situation out there for someone like that. If I had drinking and drug issues, then I could show up at shelters and participate and have a place to sleep. But I’m paying my child support; I’m not causing any problems.” “I was homeless for two … [Read more...]