It does not matter who you claim to worship. What you do with your money, and how you talk to yourself about the money tells the real story. The Obvious Bad investment. 20 But God said to him, ‘Fool! This night your soul is required...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Luke 12:15 And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” Notice Jesus begins this teaching with a warning, be on your guard. You...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Money reveals your maturity. A Child simply cannot take care of money. The same is true for some 20 year olds. Proverbs 24:30 I passed by the field of a sluggard, by the vineyard of a man lacking sense, 31 and behold, it was all overgrown with...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Steve Brown tells the story of asking his mother when she was converted. She responded, the month I started tithing. That’s funny mom. I’m serious son. Which came first mom? I may never know son. Steve’s mom is making a profound...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
6 Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? And not one of them is forgotten before God. 7 Why, even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not; you are of more value than many sparrows. Once you have been reconciled to God, you need...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Jesus warns us to fear God only, and then tells us to have no fear for God takes care of us so completely that not a hair falls from our head without his knowledge and permission. How do we get there? 1 John tells us – Perfect love drives...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
5 But I will warn you whom to fear: fear him who, after he has killed, has authority to cast into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him! Why do we fear him, what about him evokes this response? A. He Sees Us 2 Nothing is covered up that will not be...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
I recently heard of World War II veteran who spent the night on a burning ship in the Pacific. All he could do was face the fire, and fear the ships destruction, or face the darkness and wonder what was out there. When he told his grandson the...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
11 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. 12 I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The peace we have with God has internal effects. We now have the opportunity to experience true peace. Peace within ourselves, no longer at war, frustrated by who we are. Peace with life, no longer overwhelmed by our anxieties. No longer...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
