Sun, 23 February 2014
"There is a level beyond obedience in giving. It's joy. Once we feel the joy of giving, we have received the blessing of giving. I can't explain it, but there is a connection between joy and sacrifice." (Smith, F., Sr. 1998) The Apostle Paul gives us three guidelines for giving: He says giving must be personal, purposeful and private.
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Sun, 16 February 2014
Press and keep on pressing! God wants to bless you even if HE has to meet you in your depression. Press and keep on pressing – my Bible says: (1 Peter 5:4) “When the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.”
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Sun, 9 February 2014
New Christians and open-minded older Christians need to know that wealth is neither moral nor immoral. Wealth is a resource given by God for responsible stewardship. (Smith, 1992)
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Sun, 2 February 2014
Pastor Joe preaches from the book of Ecclesiastes 5 to teach us about the three things money does to us: Oppression, Dissatisfaction & Frustration. King Solomon says: If you hold the purse string don’t oppress others and realize that the love of money will never satisfy you and you could be the key source of frustration.
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