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    shiny gods: finding freedom from things that distract us

    By Rev. Dr. Mike Slaughter

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    What happens when we truly put God first in all aspects of our lives? In a culture guided chiefly by shiny, life-promising distractions, “enough” seems elusive and keeps us indebted to that next source of satisfaction. What if the Giver of Life offered freedom from this downward spiral—would you take it? In shiny gods, pastor and author Mike Slaughter, lead pastor of Ginghamsburg United Methodist Church and popular author of Christmas Is Not Your Birthday, helps readers reassess priorities and create a culture and a lifestyle of giving with a special emphasis on missions.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAbingdon Press
    Release dateMay 1, 2013
    ISBN9781426769993
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    Rev. Dr. Mike Slaughter

    Mike Slaughter is the Pastor Emeritus at Ginghamsburg Church. Under his leadership, Ginghamsburg Church has become known as an early innovator of small group ministry, the Church "media reformation," and cyber-ministry. Mike is the author of multiple books for church leaders, including Down to Earth, The Passionate Church, Change the World, Dare to Dream, Renegade Gospel, A Different Kind of Christmas, Spiritual Entrepreneurs, Real Followers, Momentum for Life, UnLearning Church, and Upside Living in a Downside Economy.

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    • 5/5
      Short, sweet and right to the point! Don't spend more than you earn and don't act as if you are owed anything. Give and save! Get out there and work because work is a blessing from God. Remember that God doesn't print out money, he provides the seeds so use your "seeds" to bring in a harvest. When we stand before him at Judgement, he will ask what we did with the seeds he gave us so invest wisely. The author also teaches the 10-10-80 finance method. 10 % of your income to tithe, 10% to savings and live off (or under) the 80 %! All goals I am now working towards. This book is definatly one I recommend.