consumerism

While I feel far from this at times, this is what I’m striving for and where I want to see my life change: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiAh3lYo6k4&feature=player_embedded]

To help people trade in the pursuit of the American Dream for a world that desperately needs Christ. This is the mission statement behind the work I do every day for RightNow, Bluefish TV, and Small Group Trader. Our passion is to create Traders. A trader is a new kind …

Consumerism is the equation of personal happiness with consumption and the purchase of material possessions (Wikipedia). Consumerism reigns like a proud King in America. He’s captured hearts. Chained families to debt. Caused divorce. And has crept into churches. But that’s not all. Consumerism is mainly an issue of the heart— …

We often live in light of the statement, “I will be happy when…” Being immersed in Western culture, we can’t deny the heavy influence of consumerism on our lives. In The Trouble with Paris DVD study, Mark Sayers communicates relevant truth to teens, young adults, and adults across the board …