101 things to say before the offering (11)
We live in a world of instant gratification. We’re frustrated when we have to wait. When we manage to go to the gym, we’re confused as to why we don’t…
101 things to say before the offering (10)
Our world is not the way God intended. It has been deeply scarred by neglect, abuse, and disdain. We have the ability to heal our world and reinstate God’s…
101 things to say before the offering (9)
God wants us to be generous and to allow his generosity to flow through us. That’s why he blesses us, so we can experience the joy of passing on those…
101 Things to say before the offering (8)
Every Christmas, children ask their parents for presents. Some kids will receive everything they ask for, others only receive a portion of their requests, and still others may receive nothing…
101 things to say before the offering (7)
Yesterday I watched a YouTube video of a soldier coming home and surprising his son. The boy cried with joy at hearing his father’s voice, and I cried along with…
101 things to say before the offering (6)
In the opening chapter of the Bible, we’re told God made us in his image and likeness. That word “image” (tselem) means “idol” or “icon,” referring to a physical representation…
101 things to say before the offering (5)
Giving sacrificially changes us into more faith-filled, risk-taking followers of Jesus Christ. But if our sacrificial giving has become a habit, it can be difficult to remember how much and…
6 THINGS PREACHERS CAN LEARN FROM THESPIANS
I became a better preacher once I realized that all oratory is theater. Paul Patton, theater professor at Spring Arbor University, took me aside one day and told me my…
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