by admin | Jan 25, 2025 | Growth as a Giver
Matthew 6:1-4 – “Beware of practicing your righteousness before men to be noticed by them; otherwise you have no reward with your Father who is in heaven. So when you give to the poor, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and...
by admin | Jan 25, 2025 | Growth as a Giver
“Stewardship is God’s way of raising people, not man’s way of raising money” (Willmer, Smith. 2002.)1 In Romans 12:8 we learn that some excel in the gift of giving. But what about everyone else? We’ve all heard of spiritual disciplines such as prayer, worship, Bible...
by admin | Jan 25, 2025 | Growth as a Giver
What makes one generous? I can reflect on times I’ve tried to live generously with my finances through pure willpower and determination. While I saw the initial fruit, this never produced a lasting change in my soul. Life’s ups and downs slowly...
by admin | Jan 25, 2025 | Growth as a Giver
On Sep 24, 2012, the final play of the Monday Night’s NFL matchup between the Packers and Seahawks, seemed to expose to the nation why the real referees are so important to maintain the integrity of the game from an officiating perspective. Just ask Roger...
by admin | Jan 25, 2025 | Growth as a Giver
This might sound like a strange question at first, but let me explain. Two places in Scripture cause me to ask this question: “And if you are untrustworthy about worldly wealth, who will trust you with the true riches of heaven?” Luke 16:11 (read full context) “For...
by admin | Jan 25, 2025 | Growth as a Giver
Sarah’s parents were new to town, and she was just getting to know her classmates at church. As a second grader, she was full of energy and beaming with naughtiness. As Sarah’s Sunday school teacher, my wife provided me with a limitless supply of funny...
