Posts of the Week (01/05/09)

• Matt Hosier reflected on the budget by reading a speech by FD Roosevelt. This line struck me, "Faced by failure of credit they have proposed only the lending of more money."
• Sean Green continues to reflect on Proverbs and this one on fools and their folly struck me as I grapple with pastoral issues and reminds me that I too am a sinner.
• I liked Jason's thoughts on reclaiming prosperity
• Matt's challenge to leaders to be physically fit has encouraged me to sign up for another year running
• If you missed it earlier in the week, read Willimon on giving