Have you been persecuted? Have you been made fun of because of your faith in Christ? Have you been left out or uninvited because of it? Have you been beaten for it? Have you had your house demolished or your church burned because of your faith in Jesus? Few of us in the western worldContinue reading “Blessed Through Persecution”
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Faith Building Through Tithing
Have you ever wondered why churches collect money—contributions or donations? Do you think it is simply to fill their bank accounts? Have you ever thought it was a command? Do you know it is more about obedience than it is about paying the bills? We have likely heard, if not said or thought ourselves, thatContinue reading “Faith Building Through Tithing”
Tithing
What are your beliefs about tithing? Do you believe they are required by God? Or do you believe it is simply a money-making scheme for churches? Do you really want to know the answer? Or are you satisfied to go on believing what you believe? Tithing can be a very divisive issue. Some believe itContinue reading “Tithing”
Betrayal
Have you been betrayed? Was the betrayal by a family member? Was the betrayer a close friend of yours? Were you sold down the river by someone you trusted? Are you willing to trust God to use it for good? There are times in our lives when we are betrayed. It may be as simpleContinue reading “Betrayal”
Who Is Number One?
What motivates you? Is it setting goals? Is it seeking notoriety? Are you trying to do better for your family? Do you strive to increases your pay? Why? What is your motive? Is it out of selfishness or to fulfill God’s plan for your life? Our culture is driven by getting more. More for ourselves.Continue reading “Who Is Number One?”
Finding Balance
What are you working for? No, that is not a rhetorical question. Are you working to exist, to live from one day to the next? Are you working to save money and acquire more possessions? Are you working out of passion or necessity? We all must work to provide for our families. The cost ofContinue reading “Finding Balance”
Comparison Failure
Why do we compare ourselves to others? Do we feel better if we think we are better than someone else? Have we not learned that, even if we do, it’s a temporary feeling? Do we not know that God only looks at us as we are and how He wants us to be? Our cultureContinue reading “Comparison Failure”
Marty Pressey 