Trust in the Lord

A few years have passed since we looked at Christian health care sharing ministries as an alternative to real health insurance, and perhaps it is time to visit them again. Back in 2007 we posted Pennies From Heaven, a post that attracted attention but never really gained traction.  That was then.This is now.Fast forward 7 years and we are in full blown Obamacare. Cancelled health insurance plans. High rates. Higher deductibles. Higher out of pocket.As if this isn't enough, a recent poll said 63% of the nation does not like Obamacare.Imagine that . . .All these things coming together mean there are a lot of people looking for lower priced options. Hospital indemnity plans are a weak substitute. Short term medical (STM) would be a better choice but those have limitations as well.But how about these Christian ministry programs where your cost of medical care is shared among members that are also believers?Daniel and Katlyn Street don't have health insurance. But they do have a new baby girl, a new approach to health care and something they weren't expecting at all – a new handmade quilt.The quilt arrived Thursday, sent by someone they have never met, who – along with scores of other people around the nation – also sent money, notes of encouragement and prayers on behalf of the young Seaford couple as they welcomed little Adelyn last fall.Obamacare doesn't work like thatDelaware Online The quilt is a nice touch.And yes, you won't get an Obamacare quilt following t...
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