By Sam E. Stone Despite the problems noted in 1 Corinthians (such as division, pride, and immorality), the church had many good qualities. Generous giving, however, was an area in which they needed to improve. In today’s text Paul used various appeals to encourage them to grow in generosity. An Example 2 Corinthians […]
By Kelly Carr, Editor Looking over my lifetime, I’d pinpoint one issue that has most often reared its ugly head—worry. Like any addiction, it started small. I’d worry about what to wear or what to fix myself for lunch. But then I added more. I’d worry about my future—where I’d live or who I’d […]
By Michael C. Mack 1. What thoughts or feelings do you have when a preacher, missionary, or charity asks for money you’ve worked so hard to earn? Read 2 Corinthians 8:1-14. 2. What is the connection between grace and generosity? 3. How do you account for the paradoxes of severe trials with overflowing joy […]
By Patricia Ennis If you walk into a room and the conversation stops, what is your assumption? Would your response be concern that they were talking about you? Would your reflex reaction be fear of rejection? Or would you trust in your heavenly Father who loves you unconditionally and promises to give you peace […]
By Simon Presland I recently read that more than 40 million people in our society suffer with some form of anxiety disorder. Considering the downturn in our economy over the last few years, this is not surprising. We are a nation of worriers: the economy, our jobs, our kids . . . the list […]
