Economic Friendships

I think this chapter was the first one I read that really helped me understand how to redefine the use of money. I found it refreshing and helpful. Wilson-Hartgrove speaks truth when he says that we are to make friends with our money and take care of each other, and in so doing that we cheat the system and honor God. This actually seems like a feasible tactic. My parents and I are already doing this by taking part in a Christian healthcare co-op. I think it is a creative way to use the provisions God has given us, but still allows for us to have our medical needs taken care within an expensive healthcare system. I'm thankful that we have the freedom to choose to take part in a private, Christian co-op. I hope that we will be able to continue in this practice, but it seems our choices are being taken away from us with the healthcare plan. It seems the government is trying to take the place of what the church is suppose to do. The church in America has fallen down on the job and now we are loosing our ability to show Christ's mercy in a tangible way.