WHAT STOPS OUR PEOPLE FROM MOVING FORWARD?
Last week in our ownership class at The Winds, the conversation turned to the ways in which we hope people will shadow God, build the church, and heal the world….
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Aren’t you glad God doesn’t budget his checkbook the same way we do ours? He sees the true value in things, and he isn’t concerned with nickel-and-diming everything. God…
WEIRD BUT NOT WASTED
George Mallory was an explorer who took part in the first British expeditions to climb Mount Everest. He was often asked why he felt the need to climb the mountain,…
101 things to say before the offering (36)
In the gospels, Jesus is put on the spot to pay the temple tax. He doesn’t try to get out of it. Instead, he instructs Peter to go fishing, and…
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We don’t give to earn something. We have already been rewarded with Christ’s ultimate sacrifice. What type of thank-you note is adequate for that kind of gift? We give…
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Generosity begins with obedience. As citizens of God’s kingdom, we have a responsibility to be obedient and give. God then takes our obedience and transforms it into generosity of spirit….
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A marionette is a kind of puppet. When you pull its strings, the arms and legs move. In fact, you can make a marionette dance any way you like if…
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When we give, we show the world who God is, and we carry out our responsibility to care for God’s creation. Giving is part of our vocation as Christians. So…
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