Tag: gratitude

MEC: The Law of Satisfaction Through Love and Sharing

Apr 10, 2008

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mwkruse

in Economic Development, Economics, Series: Must Everything Change?, Theology

Today we look at the response to the second law of theocapitalism as presented in Everything Must Change. Theocapitalism Law #2: The Law of Serenity Through Possession and Consumption: "I believe in happiness through owning and using more." Jesus' Law #2: The Law of Satisfaction Through Gratitude and Sharing. McLaren opens this section by reflecting…
Living Simply in Abundance (24)

Jan 24, 2008

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mwkruse

in Economics, Imagio Dei, Missio Dei, Poverty, Series: Living Simply in Abundance, Theology

I've suggested that we need to get in touch with the forces within us that distort our sense of need and be intentional in our financial management. Beyond this, I want to suggest that we must also become disillusioned. Isn't it interesting that the word "disillusion" has a negative connotation? After all, if we are…