4 Signs Money Is an Idol*
Anything can become an idol if we consider it more important than God. God is clear that we must not have any idols in our lives as the Bible tells us, โDo not make idols or set up an image or a sacred stone for yourselves, and do not place a carved stone in your …
AIMing for impact: A quick, simple method for giving decisions by Heather Larson*
Sometimes it seems as though the opportunities are endless. Another important cause. Another powerful vision or worthwhile investment. The world is full of deep needs, and it can feel like the options for doing good are boundless. It can also seem like thereโs a long line of people who know exactly what you need to …
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September Prayer Update
PRAISE: Overall, it has been a good and fruitful summer, and I have some quality time with a few friends, even with three ministry trips just a few weeks apart. Jesus Film Projectยฎ has relaunched our animated film project โJESUSโ (ASJ) with a new production company (Sunrise Animation Studios of SA) and director (Phil Cunningham) …
Our heart is the true measure of all things.
Labor Day: Honoring Workers โ and the Creator God*
Byย Joseph Slife perceived that there is nothing better for themthan to be joyful and to do good as long as they live;also that everyone should eat and drink and take pleasure in all his toil โthis is Godโs gift to man.(Ecclesiastes 3:12-13 ESV) The word "holiday" comes from the Old English word hฤligdรฆg, which means "holy …
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Is Jesus enough for you?*
He had wealth, power, and the rest of his life ahead of him. Though young, he had a significant amount of authority. People noticed when he entered the scene. Yet he was acutely aware that his life was lacking. From each Gospel account, we get a fact about who he is. Matthew tells us heโs young. Mark says heโs …
August Prayer Update
[Yours truly, Pedro Pinto and Bill Prescott.] One of the great benefits of attending our Cru25 Staff Conference last month was the opportunity to network and meet colleagues from across the country, and even the world. Jesus Film has national Regional Strategy Leaders in seven continental areas of the world. Prior to Cru25, I had …
Fishing is something we are all called to!
Recently I attended church with a friend at Calvary Chapel Carlsbad,. Miles McPherson from Rock Church was a guest speak and his message, "Rethinking Evangelism, focused on how each of us can tells others about the love of Jesus, often as easy as sharing our brief testimony. Here's a good example from an Instagram post …
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Setting a Financial Finish Line
by Matt Bell* <LISTEN> Our consumer culture promotes one overarching goal: More! In countless ways, both subtle and overt, weโre told we donโt have enough. We need a bigger house, a newer car, a nicer vacation, more money in savings, and on it goes. In the face of such a messaging onslaught, a small but …
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