Have you ever thought of financial debt as a demonic system used to trap people? One of the first things I received in my college mailbox as a freshman was a credit card offer. I’d been warned about credit cards, but I didn’t realize debt was a sin. “Pay to all ...

It began as a typical graduation ceremony at Clay-Chalkville High School in Clay, Alabama. There were the usual speeches and the presentation of diplomas. Then things changed dramatically! Someone yelled, “Medic.” A medical emergency ensued. At the urging of the school librarian, one of the seniors, Christian Crawford, went to ...

The Great Gatsby, written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is an allegorical novel of the 1920’s representing the American dream that “Life is a beautiful and bountiful land.” Focusing primarily on the wealthy class, Fitzgerald depicts poignantly the grandeur lifestyle of the rich including continuous parties, dirty money, and secret affairs. ...