Matthew 6: 25-34 Jesus calls us to “do not worry!” So why do you worry? Have you ever considered that worry is also a matter of stewardship, that of your attitude, emotions, time and effectiveness? This was a popular teaching and saying in Jesus time, He is pointing them once again to some of their... Continue Reading →
First Things First PI
Matthew 6: 25-34 Here Jesus gives us another warning on how possessions can divide our mind so that they control our direction in life. In so doing, they capture our hearts, and then control our will and aspirations (Matt. 6:19-23). Good stewardship points our mind and attitude to be careful with material things and pursuits... Continue Reading →
Good Stewardship means to have the Attitude of Christ!
Precepts of Stewardship from 1 Peter 4: 1-11 Are you chasing your desires or our Lord? The answer to this question will determine not only how you handle stewardship but even more important, what direction in life you go as well as if, when, and how sin will entice you to fall! Sin is coming;... Continue Reading →
Excel Budgeting Tools
Financial Freedom A very cool budgeting tool that works, best I have seen… MILEAGE CALCULATOR SHOPPING LIST
Church Stewardship
Precepts of Stewardship from Colossians 1:24-29 Paul’s Labor for the Church 24 Now I rejoice in what I am suffering for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions, for the sake of his body, which is the church. 25 I have become its servant by... Continue Reading →
Charity that Pleases God PII
Matthew 6: 1- 4 Jesus calls us to righteous giving. So, what have you done about it? This passage in Matthew 6:1-18, is in a set of three--giving, praying, and fasting. This is common, classic, Jewish teaching, which Jesus is following. Three has the significance of adding more emphases in power and meaning. The Romans... Continue Reading →
Charity that Pleases God PI
Matthew 6: 1- 4 Do you think you are you a charitable person? If so, are you sure that your charity is pleasing to God? Why, or why not? This passage sets out to proclaim the true lasting motivations for our daily pursuits of giving, praying, and fasting, extending to other pursuits in the coming... Continue Reading →
What CNN reports on Tithing?
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FINANCIAL PLANNING and STEWARDSHIP 