.... or is it a nightmare? Adam Hamilton shares the following story in his stewardship resource, Enough:

Several years ago the Royal Bank of Scotland sent an offer for a Gold Master Card to Monty Slater. The card came with a $20,000 credit limit - quite impressive for his first credit card, particularly when you consider that Monty is a Shih Tzu dog. Raymond, the owner, thought about using the card for some of Monty's favorite treats but reconsidered, recognizing that his pup was not in a position to pay the balance when it came due - and that might negatively affect Monty's credit rating!

This Sunday we will be talking about being good stewards of the resources God gives us, especially in relation to our use of money. We can't be good stewards, however, until we recognize what fuels our spending, how 'affluenza' motivates us, and how our culture encourages us to over-spend. The above story is amusing, yet it shows us how 'credit-itis' fuels our economy and our lives. The American dream is, in fact, turning into a nightmare.

Yet this is not what God wants for us. God wants us to have life ~ not stuff ~ and have it abundantly. So, in preparation for Sunday, I invite you to consider your relationship with money. If your bank statement reflects your priorities, what is it saying? Where is the abundance in your life?