(Costco is widely expected to raise its annual fee soon, based on its history of doing so.) At Sam's Club, Member's Mark accounts for roughly 30% of sales in terms of dollars and more than one-third of sales in terms of units
The Path Forward: Grace, Truth, and Freedom Heres how I think we should approach this practically: If you smoke and want to quit: Acknowledge its hardaddiction is real Get help (medical, spiritual, community) Dont try to white-knuckle it through prayer alone Give yourself grace through relapses Remember Gods not disappointed in you If youre a Christian leader who smokes: Consider how it affects your testimony and influence Be honest about the struggle rather than defensive Set a quit date and get accountability Model grace for yourself and others If youre addressing smoking in your church: Lead with compassion, not condemnation Provide resources, not just rules Acknowledge its complex, not simple Focus on freedom, not shame The goal isnt to create a new legalism where only perfectly healthy Christians are acceptable
"Owens posthumously awarded IAAF Golden Order of Merit"
Total cigarette sales in California declined by 21.1% in the 18 months after the flavor ban, mostly due to the abrupt decline in menthol cigarette sales 6
