January 29, 2021
Sacrificial Giving – In Christ, There is No ‘Giving Til It Hurts’
Last week’s e-Devotion explored the topic of proportionate giving. Whereas firstfruits giving addresses the issues of the heart’s attitude, proportionate giving begins the conversation about the amount given. We saw that a key question for...
January 13, 2021
Consider Tithing – A Joyful Benchmark not a Burdensome Command
The term “tithe” refers to God’s Word spoken to the Old Testament Israelites to give 10% of the wealth and prosperity back to the Lord as a thank offering. Unfortunately, there have been times in...
July 22, 2020
By Name
The LORD said to Moses, “. . . I am pleased with you and I know you by name.” (Exodus 33:17) In his novel, To the Last Man, Jeff Shaara paints a particular scene something...
February 19, 2020
Every Moment
In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, David sent Joab out with the king’s men and the whole Israelite army . . . But David remained in Jerusalem. (2...
September 05, 2019
Christian Faith Grows Through Challenges
“Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.” Luke 12:32 What requires greater faith: walking on a tightrope extended one inch above your backyard...
August 08, 2019
Christian Education: Never Stop Growing
The two followers of Jesus were walking downcast toward the city of Emmaus. It was Easter Sunday. These disciples believed they had lost Jesus and been following a false belief in his Messiahship. Jesus began...
February 27, 2019
“Lord Deliver Me”… from My Pride
1 Peter 5:5 — All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” As we near the season of lent, we begin a...
January 23, 2019
Where are we headed?
Romans 6:22 — Now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the benefit you reap leads to holiness, and the result is eternal life. As a child I...