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To: HiTech RedNeck

I have been excessively giving as of late. I’ve sent my mother and mother-in-law on vacation, I’m taking my brother and his girlfriend on vacation next month. I’ve given a lot of money to local faith-based charities and to my alma maters. I don’t let money own me, because I have little need for material goods. My wife doesn’t quite understand it, but she’s coming around.

Giving really does feel good.


10 posted on 04/09/2014 5:40:33 AM PDT by rarestia (It's time to water the Tree of Liberty.)
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To: rarestia

Don’t forget to put your faith in the Lord who provides. You don’t have to take care of the whole world and if your family has needs it should come first. Some folks regard the Lord as someone they only meet in church services, and that’s not true. He’s everywhere you go.


11 posted on 04/09/2014 5:42:54 AM PDT by HiTech RedNeck (Embrace the Lion of Judah and He will roar for you and teach you to roar too. See my page.)
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To: rarestia

... ultimately the point is in passing on the Lord’s blessing to others. It’s not to make yourself out to be a big shot. And with that I guess I’ve yacked myself out. God bless and grant you wisdom and grace.


12 posted on 04/09/2014 5:45:17 AM PDT by HiTech RedNeck (Embrace the Lion of Judah and He will roar for you and teach you to roar too. See my page.)
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To: rarestia
I'm not rich. I set up my budget so I have "x" dollars every month for all but the necessities. If at the end of the month there's something left over, I'll donate it....a bit to FR, my alma mater, a religious group that seems sincere and charitable, buying local goods I maybe could do without, a little extra in a hairdresser's tip.

I don't think having that discretionary income is anything but a plus. It certainly isn't making me any poorer.

13 posted on 04/09/2014 5:52:10 AM PDT by grania
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