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"Count the Cost: Merging Financial & Biblical Terminology" is designed as a comprehensive guide for professionals in the financial sector who wish to deepen their understanding of biblical principles, as well as for individuals immersed in biblical teachings looking to navigate the complexities of the stock market. The book serves as a bridge between two seemingly disparate worlds, illustrating how timeless biblical lessons can illuminate modern financial practices. Through engaging insights and practical applications, readers will discover that the wisdom found in scripture is not only spiritually enriching but also highly relevant to contemporary financial decision-making. Each chapter thoughtfully pairs a financial theme with a corresponding biblical principle, demonstrating that despite the changing nature of economic landscapes, foundational truths remain constant. By employing synonyms and relatable comparisons, the book aims to simplify complex financial concepts and make biblical wisdom accessible to all, effectively teaching readers to embrace the best of both realms. With practical advice, real-world examples, and reflective questions, "First, Count the Cost" empowers readers to approach financial decisions with a new lens-one that values the moral and ethical implications of their choices while also emphasizing the importance of strategic planning and investment. Whether you are a financial professional seeking guidance from scripture or a faith-based individual aspiring to understand financial markets, this book equips you with the tools to make prudent choices that honor both your financial and spiritual commitments. Through this innovative merging of wisdom from both worlds, readers will gain a holistic understanding that benefits their financial health and spiritual growth.

"When a woman is used to getting hurt, she won't know what to do when someone starts to truly appreciate her. So, she pushes him away." - Unknown 40-word Analogy by @IAmHypnoCat "Sir... Please, if you could spare some change..." I begged the man in a suit. He stared ahead, unfaltering. He kept moving. He kept avoiding-because that was the nature of a billionaire. This story wasn't born from pure imagination. It was born from a competition. An opportunity that lit a match in the depths of my creative despair and gave this story a pulse. That spark brought to life the tale of a girl-discarded, mistreated, and silenced-whose only crime was being vulnerable in a world ruled by powerful men. Though fictional, this story draws strength from truths many women carry quietly. It reflects selfless love, the ache of abandonment, and the cycle of being hurt so often that you forget what care even looks like. This book is not just a narrative. It's a wound that found words. A Woman Who Struggled contains themes of past abuse, psychological trauma, and emotional violence. If any of this feels too heavy or triggering, I ask that you proceed with caution-or not at all. This story was once titled The Anecdote of the Abandoned Girl. But as the words took shape, the girl became more than her abandonment. She became a woman. One who struggled, yes-but one who also endured.

Banking began in Florence, Venice and Genoa in the 14th century when Jews set up their benches in the piazzas to loan money and insure farmers crops. The ideas spread to Amsterdam and London, while the first stock exchange began in Amsterdam in 1611. Granted a charter in 1600, the East India company paid investors an average dividend of 16% per year. John Locke, by asserting that liberty was the basis for a prosperous society, influenced the United States Declaration of Independence. Lloyd's of London insurance market began in 1774. In 1776, Adam Smith explained how rational self-interest, competition and free markets would eliminate poverty. Milton Friedman maintained a country's abilities derived from its free markets while its failures came from government intervention. Bill Gates became rich by devising software that everyone wanted to buy. In the process he employed thousands in well paid jobs. In 2020, the U.S. flooded the economy with money to prevent a depression caused by a pandemic. WHO THE HELL ARE WE? is a series of short books and videos describing the evolution of civilization. Almost everyone on the planet is five times wealthier than their ancestors only 50 years ago. This astonishing phenomenon has also improved health, education, and longevity. The cause; an explosive growth in ideas and productivity. It began when we learned to control fire, evolved articulate speech and stumbled onto the way to create infinite wealth; free trade. The discovery of agriculture made us richer but we also learned how to destroy wealth. Great civilization grew up but then disappeared leaving only incredible ruins and ideas. Later books detail some of the ideas and developments that increased the average life span from about 40 years to more than 80 and the average world income from less than $3 to more than $33 per person per day (and to $140 per day in some countries).

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"Your body speaks louder than your words,"- he said adamantly. "Your beautiful face is trying to hide emotions, but your eyes are giving you away." He got even closer. "I know you feel it too," - his voice was getting barely audible, "But there's a war going on in your heart and in your head." ______________________________________ "I'll take care of everything, and you just be with me,"- he said in a whisper ______________________________________ "You're very beautiful," - Arthur said, and after a moment added, "I wish you could see yourself the way I see you." ______________________________________ "Don't you see? I always choose you. You're even more important to me than I am to myself," - he said. ______________________________________ The unexpected meeting of two people who once loved each other is fatal. It will definitely revive the old feeling, that seemed to have passed a long time ago. It turned the lives of the characters upside down, making it even more painful. Arthur Medson is confident, charming, talented and calm. He always achieved everything on his own, successful business, money, foundation. But everything changes instantly when, thirteen years later, he accidentally meets his first and only love again, which he so stupidly lost. Kornelia Harris is smart, beautiful and intelligent. She always dreamed of doing art. Now her wish has come true, because she is going to marry the most influential person in this area. These people seemed to be living their best lives. They were rich, successful, and had achieved what they had always dreamed about. But a chance meeting from the past gave them an opportunity to fix past mistakes. Are they ready to sacrifice everything for love?

[COMPLETED ] [highest rank: #8 UNDER THE MICHAELJACKSON HASHTAG and #1 UNDER THE MJ HASHTAG] Millions of albums sold. 8 Grammys in one night. Michael Jackson was on top. Completely filled with stardom by his fame, he was completely on top. But never on top when it came to finding love. Until one day, a tragic accident led him to finding her.. Dr. Marina Hathaway ...the love of his life...or was she? What is love to him, has he found it? When a mysterious con artist comes to threaten her and her family lives' he does everything in his power to protect her. But for how long? She saved his life, but will he risk it all for her and their love, including his life? Or will he continue his life of stardom and fame without her? Grab a snack, and come enjoy the ride of love, and passion and adventure. ✨ This story contains minor cursing, sexual content, and violence.

So, my parents are high-ed rich business woman and business man who runs one of the most successful firm in the world; and there goes Bianca, the miss popular at school who happened to be my sister. What a family! Pretty perfect, right? Think again. Coping up after waking up from a coma and finding out I lost someone I love is not easy especially when you feel like dying. I got three friends - one is abnormally stupid but sweet and his name is Luke; the other one's a genius who dyes his hair very often I have to remind him that he'll go bald by the age of 30 and his name is Michael; and the last one is someone who thinks he's invisible to the eyes of everyone that I had to remind him that I'm always here for him and ended up caring for me too much and his name is Calum. But, that's not it. Cause this jock guy at school is bugging me and I, well, kinda hate him and kinda like him all at the same time. Something about him tells me that I knew him since forever which is crazy cause he just moved here a couple of years ago. Let's see where my story would go. ----------------------------------------- As of February 13, 2022 #8 in 5SOSIMAGINE #5 in SOUNDSGOODFEELSGOOD #99 in LUKEHEMMINGIMAGINE #6 in ASHTONIRWINIMAGINE #19 in 5SECONDSOFSUMMERIMAGINE #14 in CALUMHOODIMAGINE #8 in MICHAELCLIFFORDIMAGINE #22 in 5SECONDSOFSUMMERPREFERENCES #58 in ONEDIRECTIONIMAGINE As of December 2024 #15 in ASHTONIRWINIMAGINE #10 in 5SECONDSOFSUMMERPREFERENCE #23 in 5SOSPREFERENCE As of February 2025: #8 in 5SECONDSOFSUMMERPREFERENCE VOTE. COMMENT. FOLLOW. SHARE. Say hi on Instagram: @mikeespersonal

Stepping into the world on his own with A new mindset, he's determined to show himself. He's hungry for opportunity and will take whatever distraught that he may face. This man can only be, Michael Jackson. He has seemingly accomplished so much at such a young age. He's seen more than many could even imagine, but he had felt something most try to configure; loneliness. Upcoming, she is. "Fiery" they call her. Insecurity, she hides. Her name, Birdie Greensleeves. A news anchor with a struggle to start anew. Though she's grounded, like many she suffers from something; being her own worse critic. "I give my all and receive nothing" she would complain, but still she is determined. Putting these two together may seem like a disaster, but a beautiful one. Most acknowledge love as a unconditional ocean. The question still lies, can these unlikely two with stand the ripples, or will they drown in the mist of trying?