<LISTEN> Christians have been told over and over that God is almighty. And indeed he is—the God of four hundred billion billion suns. We have been told he is also sovereign. And indeed he is. Perhaps out of respect, we have adopted the notion that if he is going to act, he is going to …
Is Forgiveness Possible?
East Asia “What he did best was to beat me and my mother and drink all the time.” Erden* addressed the room with little hesitation and a heavy dose of anger. The other young men all listened attentively as he spoke about his father—as he spoke about many fathers in their community. With the sudden …
Truths that Transform The Steward’s Mindset: Earning, by Andrew Wheeler.
Working for a paycheck. Working for the weekend. Working for retirement. Though we wouldn’t put it this way, many of us are working primarily so that at some point we won’t have to. Work – and Earning – is where the financial equation begins. A Spending Plan assumes that we have something to spend, presumably …
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Setting Our Busyness Down*
<LISTEN> Now, rest is just one of the ways we receive the life of God. We stop, set all of our busyness down, and allow ourselves to be replenished. This is supposed to happen regularly. The original prescription was weekly. So why does rest feel like a luxury? Seriously, it feels irresponsible. We think we …
Living Intentionally
If you want to live your spiritual life intentionally, how do you do it? How can you be more purposeful? How can you commit to things that really matter? Let me give you some practical steps. The start of a new school session is a perfect time for you to stop, take some …
Christmas Post: His Unique Gift–John Eldredge
They will call him Immanuel, which means “God is with us.” Matthew 1:23 NLT I was listening to a few refrains from “O Holy Night”: “A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices” and something deep in my spirit said, O yes, dear Jesus, we need hope. Come for this weary world. Actually, this world is more than …
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Christmas Greetings!
As you celebrate Christmas and the birth of our living and eternal Savior, may you experience in an even deeper way, the meaning of the "new life" that Jesus born in Bethlehem brings. *"Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should …
Cheerful and Humble Giving by S. F. Smith
Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7 “If you cannot be great, be willing to serve God in that which is small. If you cannot do great things for Him, cheerfully do little ones. …
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Thanksgiving greetings!
At this season of giving special thanks, I am truly grateful to God for friends like you. Your prayers and partnership in the gospel are a clear demonstration of His goodness and provision.May you experience a deeper measure of God's goodness, even today. He is truly the "Good-Gift-Giving" God! "How great is your goodness, which you have …
Because God… Gave
here are many important truths in the Scriptures. I might argue that the most important is found in John 3:16, "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." The Bible reminds us that God is the owner of all. The …
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