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…

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How Will You Help the Lord This Week?

A cross sign in the middle of a sunset

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…

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Wealth is not the Problem

A picture of dollars

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…

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Don’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…

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