Luke 6:37-38 “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap.” Money, resources, Continue Reading…
2 Corinthians 9:8 “And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.” An interesting thing happened on my way to class the other day…. For a limited time McDonalds was offering Continue Reading…
1 Kings 17:12 “As surely as the Lord your God lives,” she replied, “I don’t have any bread—only a handful of flour in a jar and a little olive oil in a jug. I am gathering a few sticks to take home and make a meal for myself and my son, Continue Reading…
James 1:17 “Every good and perfect gift is from above….” In the late 70s my husband and I had the opportunity to study at L’Abri in Switzerland with Francis Schaeffer. We had been saving our money to go for quite a while, but between the cost of our flight Continue Reading…
Philippians 2:5-7 “Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus…taking the very nature of a servant.” A few months after my dad’s wife died, Hospice contacted him and asked if he would be interested in volunteering with their patients. Before long he was visiting up to thirty, Continue Reading…
Numbers 29:39 “…In addition to what you vow and your freewill offerings….” God is an extravagant giver. In our quest to reflect his image, it’s hard to overestimate the importance of giving. Not only does generosity help others “see” God, but it has the added benefit of heightening our own Continue Reading…
2 Corinthians 12:15-16 “ So I will very gladly spend for you everything I have and expend myself as well. If I love you more, will you love me less? Be that as it may….” Possibly one of the strongest heart idols we face encompasses our deep need for others’ Continue Reading…