Good Morning Friends, Most of the early churches just did not make it. The letters and the book of Revelation explain some of the problems of wealth in this work. Today we explore the problem of being spoiled by having inherited the church from others who worked so hard to bring it into operation and … Continue reading What Are We To Do When We Inherit A Church?
Month: November 2025
Do You Know What You Want For The Church?
Good Morning Friends, There is a lot of social change going on in Florida now. Oh, we still have our snowbirds but the real change I think is coming from the people who are putting down spiritual roots here. There are lots of challenges with being part of a Florida Church but one of the greatest … Continue reading Do You Know What You Want For The Church?
Do You Understand The Process Of Planting Seeds For Cheerful Giving?
Good Morning Friends, Parting with money can be a very troubling experience for those addicted to it. But in the end, you cannot take it with you, and neither can I. Getting joy out of making money and even saving it is more readily processed. However, giving money away can be very pleasurable too. Do You … Continue reading Do You Understand The Process Of Planting Seeds For Cheerful Giving?
Why Not Substitute The Transformative Truth And Love Of Christ Into Our Memories?
Good Morning Friends, People like to remember happy times and significant events. Memories are precious; they keep us connected to people, places, and events that have shaped us and influenced our lives. We may wish we could forget some things, but even life’s unpleasantries like war can offer lasting lessons learned through adversity. At the … Continue reading Why Not Substitute The Transformative Truth And Love Of Christ Into Our Memories?
Did We Remember To Say Thank You?
Good Morning Friends, We need a witness of God in the experience of our life so that in the middle of our challenges we can worship rather than worry. We need to experience not control but surrender to the possibility of God providing for our needs and others witnessing that reality. So even, no matter what our challenge we are … Continue reading Did We Remember To Say Thank You?
Will We Fight The Good Fight And Become Zealous Models For Good Deeds?
Good Morning Friends, Today marks the hundred and seventh anniversary of the ending of the War to end all wars. Of course it was not. The wars continue. But it reminds me that the real war is against evil. John Stuart Mill, said, “War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The … Continue reading Will We Fight The Good Fight And Become Zealous Models For Good Deeds?
Do You Know The Process Of Mending A Broken System That Needs To Be Set In Order?
Good Morning Friends, Sometimes people get rushed. Sometimes things do not work well. Just ask the people with cancelled flights today. The Greek word translated “set in order” is a medical term that means “to set a broken bone.” The body suffers when we avoid facing and solving serious problems when something is broken…when we realize … Continue reading Do You Know The Process Of Mending A Broken System That Needs To Be Set In Order?
Have You Learned The Joy Of Giving?
Good Morning Friends, Over the years I have had to learn not to judge people on how much they give but to rejoice that they give at all. I have discovered that it is God working in their lives that determines their generosity more than my actions. Learning this became for me a very liberating lesson about the true motivations of benevolence, greed and … Continue reading Have You Learned The Joy Of Giving?
Do You Understand The Proper Use Of Wealth?
Good Morning Friends, Yesterday we asked a question about accountability and now today we ask about investing our time and talent and treasure shrewdly. Today we look at the story of the unjust steward which is often called the story of the shrewd steward. The scripture compares the children of light and the children of … Continue reading Do You Understand The Proper Use Of Wealth?
Do You Act As If You Are Accountable To God When Sharing The Gospel To The Lost?
Good Morning Friends, Do you know how hard it is to go through life without holding a grudge of some kind? My guess is, that even for the most kindhearted of us, down deep in the recesses of our souls – maybe even in a subconscious way – there is a grievance somewhere, a score … Continue reading Do You Act As If You Are Accountable To God When Sharing The Gospel To The Lost?
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