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THE DOLLAR MAY NOT HAVE DEVALUED, BUT OUR MONEY CERTAINLY HAS!

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When the cost of living rises faster than our earnings, does the technical definition really matter? Everybody seems to be talking about the dollar these days. Some are calling it devaluation. Others are calling it inflation. The economists have their explanations, the politicians have their talking points, and the financial experts have their charts and statistics. But while everyone is busy debating what to call it, ordinary people are standing in supermarkets wondering how a bag of groceries that once lasted a week can now barely last three days. And that is where I have a problem. Because whether you call it inflation, currency depreciation, dollar devaluation, or the rising cost of living, the reality is that our money is losing its purchasing power. And no amount of fancy economic terminology is going to change what happens at the cash register. When Did Simply Living Become So Expensive? Think about it. Food is not a luxury. Electricity is not a luxury. Water is not ...
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The Sin You See in Others Doesn't Cancel the Sin You Hide in Yourself

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“He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.” — John 8:7 (KJV) Isn't it amazing how quickly some people become judges, juries, and executioners when someone else's mistakes are exposed? They hear half a story, know a quarter of the facts, understand none of the circumstances, and somehow arrive at a complete verdict. Yet these same individuals expect understanding, compassion, forgiveness, and privacy when their own shortcomings come to light. Amazing, isn't it? We live in a world where people are quick to condemn the sins they can see while conveniently overlooking the ones they commit behind closed doors. The person who lies condemns the person who cheats. The person who gossips condemns the person who steals. The person who harbours hatred condemns the person who commits adultery. And the person who manipulates others sits comfortably in judgment of someone whose mistakes have become public knowledge. Apparently, some people believe their ...
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