Posted in blessings on Jul 3rd, 2017
This metaphor of a good life is so attractive… I want to see my life represented by this word picture. Perhaps you do, too.
“They are like trees planted along the riverbank,
bearing fruit each season.
Their leaves never wither,
and they prosper in all they do.”
So how can Psalm 1:3 become true in your life […]
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Posted in compassion on Jun 13th, 2017
We can mock the poor. Or we can help them.
Here’s why it’s very important to make the right choice.
“Those who mock the poor insult their Maker.” (Proverbs 17:5)
I can’t imagine it being a good idea to insult God. Can you?
Encourage and bless those who are struggling financially. I f we don’t, […]
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Posted in generosity on Mar 24th, 2016
Financial problems are as old as mankind.
Even Cain got in big trouble because he thought he didn’t have enough wealth to do what he knew was right with respect to worship offerings.
When we fret over our finances, we become vulnerable to making poor choices.
That’s why the words of Jesus to His followers recorded in Luke […]
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Posted in Uncategorized on May 8th, 2015
A day rarely goes by that I don’t see a homeless person begging for money.
It’s usually at a busy intersection of a frontage road and a six-lane road near the church building.
I’ve noticed that 99 percent of drivers ignore the one begging.
I’ve also noticed that when a driver does hand something to the […]
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Posted in blessings on Apr 10th, 2015
The path to success is narrow.
The Bible says so.
Here’s what God told Joshua about how to be successful.
“Be careful to obey all the instructions Moses gave you. Do not deviate from them, turning either to the right or to the left. Then you will be successful in everything you do. Study this […]
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