tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29817490.post493026194155761415..comments2024-03-29T07:47:50.494-04:00Comments on Lion Lamb Blog -- David Mundy: God's Presence in Tough TimesDavid Mundyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12701933935604438349noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29817490.post-81154422711585155012009-01-09T19:44:00.000-05:002009-01-09T19:44:00.000-05:00We had a brief conversation in our office this mor...We had a brief conversation in our office this morning about the importance of living within our means. The trouble is, the person working on the GM assembly line who is the model of fiscal prudence will be as deeply affected by a plant closure as the person who is deeply in hock.<BR/><BR/>There are untold millions of people in every strata of societies around the world who are affected by this economic downturn. <BR/><BR/>We can count our blessings and keep those prayers coming.David Mundyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12701933935604438349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29817490.post-75846929849213935892009-01-09T18:23:00.000-05:002009-01-09T18:23:00.000-05:00I consider myself lucky. Lucky to be white, lucky...I consider myself lucky. Lucky to be white, lucky to be educated, lucky to be in a booming province. The ones who will face the most hurt during this economic crisis are those who are already hurting, those who are already oppressed and marginalized, those of colour, the uneducated, and single moms just to name a few.<BR/><BR/>As Americans and Canadians tighten their belts, how will those around the rest of the globe be affected? How will small farmers be affected? Will people continue to buy fair-trade which tends to be more expensive? Will financial support for charities decrease? My prayers go out to all those who will be especially affected by this crisis.Deborah Laforethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11580304659548204008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29817490.post-82164302481896253412009-01-09T10:46:00.000-05:002009-01-09T10:46:00.000-05:00I can't imagine what some folks are going through,...I can't imagine what some folks are going through, not only in Canada but elsewhere where the 'crisis' is much worse.<BR/><BR/>We live well within our means at my place. Minimal credit, a strict budget, and a tendency to save up as much as possible for major purchases before buying. My job sector (education) has been only marginally affected by what's happening, and I consider use blessedly lucky.<BR/><BR/>I feel for those on "Main St." who could use prayers like the one you've presented, David. But, I also question how much of the present global financial predicament was caused by outright greed.<BR/><BR/>The potential for that sin to be 'deadly' for some is very real at present.Ianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04165073681369197527noreply@blogger.com