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 …
Your unique role in reaching the nations*
A taxi heads down a road in Madurai, India. Most of us know people who donโt believe in Jesus. Thatโs one reason churches exist and why we share our faith with friends and neighbors. But thereโs a second group of people who have never heard of Jesus, and neither has anyone they know. The first …
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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 …
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 …
Steward + God Focused Choices = Found Faith
Is Jesus Enough for You?
By Jill Foley Turner* Image:ย Heinrich Hoffman, 1889 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 …
Remembering Hugh O. Maclellan Jr.*
Hugh Owen Maclellan, Jr. lived a life dedicated to growing Godโs kingdom and encouraging others to do the same. And while the National Christian Foundation mourns the loss of this remarkable man of faith, weโre celebrating the lives touched by his unwavering commitment. What a celebration there must have been when he entered through heavenโs …
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