Paul W. Powell Legacy Library

The Bible admonishes us to be honest in all our dealings. It says, “Better to be poor and honest than to be rich and dishonest.” (Proverbs 19:1) Dishonesty is rooted in greed and if left unchecked, greed can cause us to lie, steal, cheat, as well as leave us susceptible to get-rich-quick schemes that almost always end in poverty. A good rule to follow is...

Traditionally in the United States a quarter of all personal spending takes place during the Christmas shopping season. While many look with delight on this as an indication of a booming economy, there is another Christmas "tradition" that reflects our sagging morality: shoplifting generally rises about 5 to 10 percent during the holiday season. Retail authoritie...

Someone has well said, “One trouble with the world today is that so many people who stand up vigorously for their rights fall down miserably on their duties.” In Christianity, as in citizenship, there are responsibilities as well as rights. There are duties as well as privileges. In Micah 6:8 the question is asked, “What doth the Lord require of thee...

A man once asked the Lord, “How long do I have to live?” He answered, “Long enough to make a difference.” Here are some lessons that will help us make a difference: Life starts and ends with God. Establish priorities to do the important things first. Don’t give your best to life’s second best. Give your best to God. &nb...

A news article once told of a large feedlot that overpaid about $140,000 for feed grain due to an electronic “butcher’s thumb.” An electronic gadget operated by remote control was suspected of making grain truck scales at the lot register more grain than actually was delivered. The newspaper said a 75-pound weight allegedly was attached to the scale...