Posts Tagged ‘stewardship’
Christian Stewardship
Every year in the fall months, churches offer presentations about stewardship. We hear about tithing. We hear about sacrificial giving. We even hear about budget sharing. All these share a common element. All focus on ‘how’ we give our stewardship. They miss the foundation of Christian Stewardship. At that time Jesus went on through cities…
Read MoreHow Will You Help the Lord This Week?
In the Gospel of Luke we hear the calling of the first disciples of Christ while they were “off duty” from their day of fishing. Jesus “saw two boats standing by the lake, but the fishermen had gone from them and were washing their nets.” (Luke 5.2) Their day was finished and I’m sure the…
Read MoreEpisode 377 – When we Allow God to Use Us
When we stop asking, “What’s in it for us,” and allow God to use us for His Church and His Gospel, we experience miracles. We have been given gifts and talents from God not for our use, but for God to use to preach to others. We receive the grace of God when we are…
Read MoreWealth is not the Problem
We live in the richest nation in the world. The poorest of the poor in America are still ‘better off’ financially than in any other nation. Thousands per day are risking their lives just come for a chance at a better life. Unfortunately, they think money will cure what causes their suffering. Money might help…
Read MoreDon’t Waste Time
Yesterday’s blog was about the importance of humility. Only when we consider the needs of other and stop comparing ourselves as better than others can we be real Christians. Today I wanted to continue to concept of caring about others above ourselves. Today I want to talk about building up the Church for the glory…
Read MoreEpisode 371 – The Gifts from God Should be Used
We have all received gifts from God. Saint Paul taught us the gifts should be used, and we should use them with faith. Whether we have received the gift of teaching, or organization or even giving, our gifts should be used for the glory of God. They should be used with faith, with love, and…
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