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Gratitude
Gratitude We are quickly approaching Thanksgiving Day, when we are invited to express our gratitude to God for all the blessings we enjoy. We also give thanks for the gifts of family, friends, work, home and food. This are personal expressions. But how do we as church...
Frequently Heard Phrases
Familiar Phrases about Generosity in the Church “Preacher, you just preach the gospel, and we will take care of the money.” Folks ignore the fact that Jesus said a great deal about money and possessions in the gospels. “I have been a faithful contributor to this...
Planned Giving vs. Regular Giving
Planned Giving vs. Regular Giving It is important to remember that there is no competition between folks making a planned gift and making a regular contribution. Planned gifts come from assets held by the individual, while regular giving comes from a person’s income...
Telling the Story
Telling the Story One of my devotional books I use suggested singing “I Love to Tell the Story” this morning. The chorus goes: I love to tell the story, ‘Twill be my theme in glory To tell the old, old story Of Jesus and His love. How are we telling the story of...
Called To Do More
“But someone who does not know, and then does something wrong, will be punished only lightly. When someone has been given much, much will be required in return; and when someone has been entrusted with much, even more will be required.”—Luke 12:48 NLT There is an...
Holy Week
“Then the angel spoke to the women. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I know you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead, just as he said would happen. Come, see where his body was lying.”—Matthew 28:5-6 The season of Lent takes...
Results
“All the commandments of God he accordingly keeps, and that with all his might. For his obedience is in proportion to his love, the source from whence it flows.”—John Wesley One of the statements that have always disturbed me is the accusation that there is no...