Famous Methodist preacher Clovis Chappell said, “I love to preach on giving. I love to watch the generous smile and love to watch the stingy squirm.” We preach sermons by what we say, by how we live, and by how we give. Our coined life is a sermon of sorts. Our testimony of giving goes […]
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Because You Give
In the Christmas carol, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, there’s a line that says, “God and sinners reconciled.” In a materialistic society the question becomes, “Can gold and sinners be reconciled?” Money is a tricky subject. Someone quipped, “It’s funny how a dollar looks so big when you take it to church, and so small […]
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Study Questions
Use one or both of these questions to introduce the lesson: 1. The Rockefellers, Vanderbilts, and Carnegies are some of the most well-known American philanthropic families from the last century. They gave away millions of dollars to better the lives of many. Can you name some more modern benevolent individuals? 2. Why do you think […]
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Daily Reading
MONDAY Reading for Today:Luke 8:40-56 Colossians 3:15-25 Psalm 130–1311 Chronicles 15–16 Colossians 3:15-25A plastic wrist band from several years ago sported the initials WWJD (What would Jesus do?) The wearer was reminded to respond to life’s situations as Jesus would have. At least that was the intent. Long before someone cashed in on the wrist […]
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Speak Up by Being Different
In many ways, believers are similar to unbelievers. Both are made in God’s image and therefore have dignity and worth. Both are fallen due to sin and therefore have need of redemption. But they are also very different. They have chosen to follow different paths. They have chosen different lifestyles. They will have different destinies. […]