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Lose A Little; Gain More
Losing baby teeth is a rite of passage for kids. Their adult teeth erupt, unhinging the tiny cuspids and making their way into small mouths to begin another stage of growth. My kids always hesitated to tell me when they had loose teeth because I’d ask to see how wiggly the tooth was. My tendency was to pop it out, much to their chagrin. I didn’t want them to swallow the tooth in their sleep. At…
Giving in Marriage: The Grace-Filled Way to Please the Father
Giving in Marriage: The Grace-Filled Way to Please the Father A gospel follow-up to “Grace and Mercy in Marriage” Marriage is often tested by the subtle pull of self-focus. Even among Christian couples who love the Lord, the gravitational force of “what I need,” “what I deserve,” or “how I have been treated” can distort the beauty of the gospel within marriage. Scripture consistently redirects us…
2 Chronicles 31:5 Give To God Generously
As soon as the commandment was circulated, the children of Israel brought in abundance the firstfruits of grain and wine, oil and honey, and of all the produce of the field; and they brought in abundantly the tithe of everything. 2 Chronicles 31:5 All throughout the world are people working to make money in order to get what they want and need. Once that paycheck comes in most people will use…
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Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday For many of us the past few days have been rather busy. Thanksgiving. Black Friday. Small Business/Local Business Saturday. Church on Sunday. Cyber Monday. And, today, Giving Tuesday. Why have a day where the focus turns to giving to other good and notable organizations? This day becomes a great reminder that there are many others around us who could use help as they seek to help…
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ThanksGIVING
2 Corinthians 8.1-15 Generosity is easily overlooked as a spiritual discipline. You have heard me say often…pray every day, spend time in the Word every day, fellowship with other believers as often as you can, and share your story at every opportunity, but generosity is another one of those disciplines that’s at the core of what it means to follow Jesus. I don’t know how we can express love…for…
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The Value of Giving
The Value of Giving
Some days you read a story that powerfully demonstrates a truth in the Bible similar to this short story about the value of giving. This short story impacted me as I read it. You will be blessed as you are again reminded of the power and value of giving. The Value of Giving ~ The Story of a Circus Ticket Once when I was a teenager, my father and I were standing in line to buy tickets for the…
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Since God Is Generous, Be Generous In Everything
Since God Is Generous, Be Generous In Everything
Recently we reviewed how God owns everything, knows our needs, and cares about our concerns. As I reflected on that truth, it reminded me of the necessity of generous giving. If in fact God owns everything, freely gives me all things, and takes care of our needs, what would keep me from sharing what God gives me with others?
Nothing. In fact, God desires it and is honored in our sharing.…
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31st Monday in Ordinary Time
31st Monday in Ordinary Time
FRIENDS and SERVANTS of the WORD 31st Monday of Ordinary Time November 4, 2019
WORD of the DAY
Then he said to the host who invited him, “When you hold a lunch or a dinner, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or your wealthy neighbors, in case they may invite you back and you have repayment. Rather, when you hold a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the…
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