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The More Excellent Way
Following is an excerpt from John Wesley’s sermon, “The More Excellent Way.” This excerpt is included in a series of selections from sermons of twelve spiritual fathers, that can be
How to lose your joy while giving
If you want to lose your joy while giving, follow these seven way-too-easy steps: 1. Respond to every need as if it is your personal responsibility to meet it. Here
Why We Tithe (or, How to Make a Marriage Great)
Steve and I can’t take much credit for twenty-nine years of a great marriage. Mostly, it has been mercy and mistakes. But there are a few things we’ve done to
Marriage and the Means of Grace
I’ve been married for thirty years to a man I absolutely adore. When my husband and I met, we were not practicing Christians. We shared an interest in the faith
Healthy Communication and the Kingdom of Heaven
Healthy communication is the key to growing a healthy, mature community. Good communication is also the best weapon against the enemy of our souls. As a leader, then, it becomes
Trust God (and other things I learned from a penny).
Maybe you have heard me tell the story of my pennies. About six years ago I started finding them everywhere. The first time it happened was just about the time
Karma, Abundance, and the Prosperity Gospel
“God is able to bless you abundantly so that …” – 2 Corinthians 9:8 Let’s start with a Kingdom definition of abundance. Paul tells the Corinthians that God is able
Wanna get rich?
Paul Piff is a psychologist who explores the affect of money on human nature. His team conducted an experiment using a rigged Monopoly game and two college students to whom
Developing Givers in the Kingdom of God
Before I was a pastor, I was a development director for a local non-profit. I learned on the job how to develop funds for an agency with a very focused
Read this because it is Wednesday
On this Wednesday, may we be reminded that we who follow Jesus are part of something bigger than ourselves — something grandly sufficient that has come among us, that offers
“I want to give you an opportunity to expand your soul.”
Sam Pursley is standing today in the unhindered presence of Christ after living faithfully as a follower of Jesus and leader in His Church for 92 years. Sam was one