by John | Nov 10, 2022 | Direction, Generosity, Giving, Legacy, Planning
(Part Three) “18 One day Jesus was alone talking to God. His disciples were there too. He asked them, `Who do people say I am?’ 19 They answered, `Some people say you are John the Baptizer. Others say you are Elijah. And others say that one of the old prophets...
by John | Oct 19, 2022 | Generosity, Giving, Thankfulness
“What can I offer the Lord for all he has done for me?” Psalm 116:12 The Psalmist shares a personal declaration of gratitude to our Heavenly Father for all the good in their life. I have felt this way so many times in my life as I reflect on all the blessings...
by John | Aug 10, 2022 | Generosity, Giving, Thankfulness
When Mordecai learned about all that had been done, he tore his clothes, put on burlap and ashes, and went out into the city, crying with a loud and bitter wail. He went as far as the gate of the palace, for no one was allowed to enter the palace gate while...
by John | Aug 3, 2022 | Generosity, Giving, Thankfulness
Then someone called from the crowd, “Teacher, please tell my brother to divide our father’s estate with me.”Jesus replied, “Friend, who made me a judge over you to decide such things as that?” Then he said, “Beware! Guard against...
by John | Jul 27, 2022 | Generosity, Giving
Jesus replied with a story: “A Jewish man was traveling from Jerusalem down to Jericho, and he was attacked by bandits. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him up, and left him half dead beside the road. “By chance a priest came along. But when he saw the man...
by John | Jun 10, 2022 | Generosity, Giving
“And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.” Philippians 4:8In 1783, Europe was plagued by an...
