by Danny Chisholm | Nov 15, 2019 | Opinion
I’ve often struggled making application of this saying of Jesus found in Mark 14:7, “The poor you will always have with you, and you can help them any time you want. But you will not always have me.” Jesus is responding to a criticism voiced by Judas relating to the...
by Zach Dawes Jr | Oct 9, 2017 | News
Baptist leaders praised the final version of a rule, released by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Oct. 5, that seeks to end “debt traps” within the payday loan industry. Stephen K. Reeves, associate coordinator of partnerships and...
by Kathryn Freeman | Jul 20, 2017 | Opinion
The prophet Micah proclaims that the Lord requires his servants to act justly and to love mercy and walk humbly with God (Micah 6:8). The Hebrew word for justice, “misphat,” used in Micah 6:8 appears more than 200 times in Scripture. This reminds us that...
by Danny Chisholm | Jul 19, 2017 | Opinion
There are more payday and title loan stores in Missouri than Starbucks, Wal-Marts and McDonalds combined. I’ve heard this statement more times than I can recall. It has been a wake-up call for me in terms of understanding the gravity of the predatory loan...
by Stephen K. Reeves | Jul 18, 2017 | Opinion
If you live in one of the 36 states that allow payday, auto title lending or both, you’ve likely seen the storefronts. They promise quick cash, no credit check required. They’re likely located in the poorer part of town next to pawnshops, liquor stores,...
