Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella is inspired by a voice he can’t ignore to pursue a dream he can hardly believe. The promise is, “If you build it, he will come.” Ray goes against all common sense and risks placing his family in extreme financial jeopardy. With the support of his wife, Ray begins the backbreaking …
What happened to the signers of the Declaration of Independence?*
What was the price if freedom? Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence? They signed and they pledged their lives, their fortunes, their sacred honor - knowing full well that the penalty would be death if they were captured. Five signers were captured by the British …
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How to Teach the Next Generation About Money & Stewardship
Christian Stewardship Network, Guest Writer: Rachel Rupert, May 3, 2021. Growing up, there was one word that I liked using more than any other: why. I’m sure if you asked my parents, I asked them “why” more often than anything else. I’m a naturally very inquisitive person, I love learning new information, and I want …
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Kingdom economics: work and trade as gift-giving
“When it comes to Kingdom Economics, the only currency that matters in the end is grace and the only return that matters in the end is love.”
A Fulfilling Life*
People like to imagine what it would be like to have money. When the lottery numbers get into high nine figures, interviewers ask people as they buy their tickets, “What would you do with the money if you won?” Those dreams vary. Some would buy an expensive car or boat, others want to travel. There …
Aim All You Have at Heaven*
How God Inspires Ambitious Generosity Article by Marshall SegalStaff writer, desiringGod.org MARCH 24, 2021 If we do not learn how to lay up treasures in heaven, we will inevitably settle for the treasures of earth — and miss out on something far more lasting and satisfying. When we hear, “Lay up treasures in heaven,” it might sound like, …
Time Never Stands Still*
How do you explain the relativity of time?” the professor was asked. “Well,” she replied, “if I am rushing to catch a plane, and the check-in clerk is so slow that I miss my flight, the extra two minutes don’t mean much to him but they sure make a difference to me. That’s relativity.” Time …
How many hours a week are spent watching videos online?*
Did you know that in 2019, the average person spent nearly seven hours a week watching online videos? This was a 59% increase from 2016. When it comes to daily use, the global average is about 84 minutes. China and Sweden led the way with about 103 minutes. YouTube users upload more than 500 hours of video every …
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Confessions of a Recovering Evangelist by Doug Pollock*
In a society full of people who would rather speak than listen, people are starving for someone who is willing to offer them their ears. Years ago, I flew to Colorado to help people increase the quantity and the quality of their God conversations in a church in Colorado Springs. On the shuttle ride over …
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Why gratitude is good for us – and five ways to practice it this winter.
Why gratitude is good for us – and five ways to practice it this winter* For many, this coming winter is tinged with sadness or anxiety. Science shows that, while it’s no fix-all, nurturing gratitude can help by shifting our attention to what’s positive. For some it’s instinct, for others a habit, but giving thanks …
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