Why is God’s request a 'need'But my request, a 'want' indeed? Why is God’s house that fancyBut my house not much to see? Why should I give to God’s missionaryWhen my own city … [Read more...] about Why is God So Selfish?
Articles on Stewardship and Christian Finances
As believers of Christ we are called to be good stewards of the resources he has given us. 1 Peter 4:10 says, As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace. This site would like to challenge you as an individual and the church collectively to be better stewards with what God has given us. This includes our time, talent and treasure.
Busy
I have just been going bonkers because I am so busy. I have my own business that I work out of my home, and I have clients lining up and calling. I really shouldn't be writing now, … [Read more...] about Busy
Random Ponders on Stewardship
Just randomly thinking today . . . . . . Stewardship isn't defined by what you give it's defined by what you've kept. (hmmm, a good quote for those lavish televangelists) . . … [Read more...] about Random Ponders on Stewardship
God is a Slot Machine
What do you think about stories of people giving money and then they magically get back exactly the same amount or exactly double the amount they gave? After listening to so many … [Read more...] about God is a Slot Machine
Free Good News
I just added another blog to my "blogroll" section on the right-hand side. The website is called Free Good News. I've read some of the author's (Bernie Dehler) articles before on … [Read more...] about Free Good News
Giving Freely or Willingly?
What’s the difference? What do I mean what’s the difference? What’s the difference between giving freely and giving willingly? Maybe there isn’t a difference. I have to admit that … [Read more...] about Giving Freely or Willingly?
Big Budgets Puts Pressure on Tithing
An article for the Christian Post, titled, “Religious Needs Drive a Market for Borrowing” goes over some speculation about the amount of borrowing that churches are doing lately. I … [Read more...] about Big Budgets Puts Pressure on Tithing
Are We Children of the Flesh or the Spirit?
At the beginning of the Old Covenant, Abraham set a pattern of giving that his children could follow throughout the remainder of the Covenant. So in response to the beginning of a … [Read more...] about Are We Children of the Flesh or the Spirit?
Giving: The Bible Commands Liberty
"For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another." (Galatians 5:13) The Bible commands … [Read more...] about Giving: The Bible Commands Liberty
Don’t Leave The Gum
What do you see in the pew/chair in front of you at church, tithing envelopes, a bulletin, maybe a hymnal, or a pencil? Do you ever find chewed up gum stuck to a giving envelope all … [Read more...] about Don’t Leave The Gum