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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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 …
Cheat Sheet of the Enemy Around Money!
by John Rinehart* More money will satisfy you. Most toys and most money wins. Storing up a lot of money is wise. Anxiety about money is normal and reasonable. Money makes you secure. You can love God and money. We should play it safe with money. The love of money is not bad. God wants …
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 …
A Sparrow in My Hands
Carrie Farrell - June 3, 2025 This week, I was dog-sitting Jonah, a delightful Cavapoo (Prince Charles Cavalier and Poodle mix) for my friend Pam. While I would normally be in better spirits caring for such a cute pup, I found myself struggling and feeling weary over the fact that I had just passed the …
Pentecost—May it never cease to amaze us— the love of God on the cross and the power of God on the empty tomb!
The resurrection of Jesus is the greatest headline weโll ever writeโthe only one that will still be earth-shaking news 10,000 years from now, the one that is thoroughly good for our broken world and our sin-twisted hearts. Praise God that death can no longer sting those who are in Christ.โThe sting of death is sin, and the …
From Stewardship to Generosity: How to Cultivate a Culture of Giving in Your Church*
Stewardship Alone Isnโt EnoughโWhy Generosity Matters Too A lot of church leaders spend time teaching financial stewardshipโencouraging people to manage their money wisely, stick to a budget, and give regularly. And thatโs important! But stewardship is only part of the story. If we want to help people truly grow as disciples, weโve got to go …
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