When profits flounder, faith anchors business, many say
Adventist business owners toughen against recession
Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
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![Scott, right, and Karen, far left, Alvord in their California café. The couple says despite a dwindling customer base, their faith in God is helping them weather the economic doldrums. [photo: courtesy Alvord family]](https://images.hopesoftware.org/resize/L3c6NjQwLHE6NzUvaG9wZS1pbWFnZXMvNjVlNzEzMDFmNjU1MjgxYTUzOGVkMzczL2tUTzE3MTM4NzM0NzQ1NDYuanBn/w:640,q:75/hope-images/65e71301f655281a538ed373/kTO1713873474546.jpg)
Adventist business owners 246
Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
![Scott, right, and Karen, far left, Alvord in their California café. The couple says despite a dwindling customer base, their faith in God is helping them weather the economic doldrums. [photo: courtesy Alvord family]](https://images.hopesoftware.org/resize/L3c6NjQwLHE6NzUvaG9wZS1pbWFnZXMvNjVlNzEzMDFmNjU1MjgxYTUzOGVkMzczL2tUTzE3MTM4NzM0NzQ1NDYuanBn/w:640,q:75/hope-images/65e71301f655281a538ed373/kTO1713873474546.jpg)
Adventist business owners 246
When profits flounder, faith anchors business, many say
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