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Christian heart management       “Watch over your heart with all diligence, For from it flow the springs of life” (Proverbs 4:23).                           There is still an unforgettable event.   A mother, whom I know, was shot to death when she ran out of her store in following a robber who came into her store and stole her money.   The money the robber stole from the store was $100.   It was an absurd event.   Of course, I don't think she went after the robber to keep $100 because it could be a momentary reaction.   However, one precious life died for just $100.   Too many people seem to give their whole strength, heart, and sincerity to keep money.   I think we are doing whatever we can to protect money in this materialistic world.   What's even more frightening is the fact that we are throwing away our hea...

Crisis management     [Nehemiah 4:7-14]   I remember reading a column by Mr. Cheol Lee for the Korea Daily in America about the US economy.   He saw these cases of investment banks collapsing due to poor investments.   It is said that the cause of the problem is that the lump of investment banks has grown, fearlessly raised funds directly and even touched real estate investments, and then the subprime mortgage (non-prime mortgage loan) crisis occurred.   High returns always come with high risks, and even though executives knew this, they said they couldn't resist the temptation because the incoming profits were so great.   Then, one of his words came to mind: ‘Capitalism is driven by the pursuit of individual interests.   However, if you try to maximize profits, the risk management system does not work because you are blinded by greed’ (Lee).   I think there is a point in saying that the risk management system will not work if we a...