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About the Book
"Four Keys to Power" by Buddy Harrison outlines how to fulfill God's vision and plan for your life by focusing on four key principles: knowing God, knowing your purpose, knowing the power of God's Word, and knowing the Holy Spirit. By understanding and implementing these principles, readers can unlock their potential and live a fulfilling and purpose-driven life in alignment with God's plan.
Hannah More
Beyond any doubt, Hannah More was the most influential female member of the Society for Effecting the Abolition of the African Slave Trade. She was educated at Bristol, an important slave-trading town, and began to publish her writing in the 1760s, while she was still a teenager. Her first play, The Inflexible Captive, was staged at Bath in 1775. Later in the 1770s, and for much of the 1780s, she spent time in London and made the acquaintance of many important political and society figures, including Samuel Johnson, Edmund Burke, and Elizabeth Montagu. Her play Percy was produced by David Garrick in 1777, and Fatal Falsehood was staged in 1779, but she came to regard the theatre as morally wrong, especially after the death of her mentors; Garrick and Johnson. She turned to religious writing, beginning with her Sacred Dramas in 1782. In 1784-5, she 'discovered' Ann Yearsley, the so-called 'poetical milkmaid of Bristol', whose poems More helped to publish, although the two later fell out.
In the 1780s, More widened her circle to include religious and philanthropic figures, including John Newton, Beilby Porteus and William Wilberforce. In the summer of 1786, she spent time with Sir Charles and Lady Margaret Middleton at the their home in Teston in Kent. Among their guests were the local vicar James Ramsay and a young Thomas Clarkson, both of whom were central to the early abolition campaign. More and Clarkson met again in Bristol in 1787, while he was on his fact-finding mission to the city, but they did not become close. However, in the same year More met Wilberforce, and their friendship was to become a deep and lasting one. More contributed much to the running of the newly-founded Abolition Society including, in February 1788, her publication of Slavery, a Poem which has been recognised as one of the more important slavery poems of the abolition period. Her relationship with members of the society, especially Wilberforce, was close. For example, she spent the summer of 1789 holidaying with Wilberforce in the Peak District - planning for the abolition campaign, at that time at its height, formed a great deal of their conversation.
By the mid-1790s, More had become closely involved with the 'Clapham Sect' of evangelical Christians, many of whom were involved in the abolition campaign. The group centred on Henry Thornton's home in Clapham and included Wilberforce, James Stephen, and Zachary Macaulay, among others. Throughout the 1790s, she wrote a number of religious tracts, known as the Cheap Repository Tracts, that eventually led to the formation of the Religious Tracts Society. Several of the Tracts oppose slavery and the slave trade, in particular, the poem The Sorrows of Yamba; or, The Negro Woman's Lamentation, which appeared in November 1795 and which was co-authored with Eaglesfield Smith. However, the tracts have also been noted for their encouragement of social quietism in an age of revolution. She continued to oppose slavery throughout her life, but at the time of the Abolition Bill of 1807, her health did not permit her to take as active a role in the movement as she had done in the late 1780s, although she maintained a correspondence with Wilberforce and others. In her later life, she dedicated much time to religious writing. Nevertheless, her most popular work was a novel, Coelebs in Search of a Wife, which appeared in two volumes in 1809 (and which ran to nine editions in 1809 alone). In the 1820s she grew gradually less well, and decreased - but did not entirely halt - the amount of writing she produced. On her death in 1833, she left more than Ă‚ÂŁ30,000 to charities and religious societies (equivalent to about Ă‚ÂŁ2,000,000 or $3,000,000 in 2004).
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Finding Financial Freedom
The smartest thing we can do financially is to make God’s kingdom and His righteousness our top priority. Since true financial freedom is based largely on the condition of our heart and attitude, we must consciously embrace truth not fear, contentment not greed, humility not pride, gratitude not resentment, righteousness not deceit, generosity not selfishness. The following suggestions are financial strategies that have helped many people. Look at the list, pray over it, and apply what will benefit you and your family with the goal of changing bad habits, reducing stress, and gaining financial freedom. Make a Plan Everything starts with a plan. After you do that, you’re ready to move forward with it. Set specific goals, short-term and long-term. Write them down and refer to them regularly. This will give clarity. Create a budget. This brings freedom. Seek accountability. This will provide encouragement. Give regularly. This will break the grip of selfishness. Eliminate personal debt. This will set you free. Fund an emergency account, save, invest. This will help you have margin. Change your withholding if you get tax refunds. This will boost cash flow. Celebrate milestones with gratitude. This will keep you motivated. Reduce Expenses You can take action now to reduce your expenses. Here are several actions. Keep track of all expenses for at least 30 days to learn your spending habits. Use extra money (tax refunds, raises, gifts) wisely. Become frugal. Live like you’re poor. Buy only what you need. Cancel cable and subscriptions. Limit or drop TV and social media. Find free entertainment. Read more books — use the library. Eat out only for special occasions. Recruit a couple or family to join you on this journey. Challenge yourself to eat the pantry. The smartest thing we can do financially is to make God’s kingdom and His righteousness our top priority. Chuck Bentley in Finding Financial Freedom This Year Go on a “Spending Fast.” Use cash when possible to limit credit card debt. Change your lifestyle. Move, drive cheaper cars, and so on. Reduce utility costs. Avoid “window shopping.” Assess your friendships. Plan ahead for holidays. Grocery shop with a list. Cook large meals, freeze leftovers, and take meals from home to work Say no to impulse purchases. Use coupons or buy what is on sale. Shop consignment or thrift shops. Drop gym memberships. Make coffee at home. Skip soft drinks and bottled water. Find a mobile discount plan. Trade skills with a friend (cooking, yard care, haircuts, and so on). Avoid financing cars and loans. Don’t gamble. Increase Income By taking just a few deliberate actions, you can increase your income. Work hard and ask for a raise. Improve your job skills. Obtain certifications and online training. Take on a part-time job. Sell what you don’t need. Think outside the box. Find creative solutions to problems. Improve Your Health Your health impacts your finances in several ways, including the cost of insurance, your ability to work, your energy level, your ability to sleep, and your state of mind. Sleep a minimum of seven hours. God designed you to function best when rested. Drink more water, much more than you think you need. Eat healthily. Grow food if you can. Exercise daily and spend time in nature. Sunshine is an essential part of your health. Eliminate stress and guard your mental health. Limit prescription drug use. Research natural remedies. Plan for the Future By taking just a few deliberate actions, you can increase your income. Organize your finances and emergency information. Gather documents to prepare taxes. Make a will and plan burial options. Carry adequate insurance: life, health, car, home, or rental. Plan education costs for children. Begin funding retirement accounts. Diversify your investments. Principles and best practices are of no value if we only know them intellectually. Knowing and doing is the key to experiencing God’s promises. Living accordingly will help you to thrive.
