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How certain is our wealth?

April 30, 2023

I need to go after God. I want to be rich in helping others. I want to be extravagantly generous, …

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“Be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, thus storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.” ~Apostle Paul

October 31, 2021

This seems pretty timely. The economy goes up and down. That creates a lot of uncertainty. A lot of us …

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Do spiritual riches more than compensate for material poverty?

September 23, 2021

The lack of spiritual riches and gifts is seen by Scripture as an especially distressing cause of poverty. Awareness of …

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How rich is God?

October 16, 2020

My heavenly Father is VERY rich. His riches exceed anything I can imagine. They are glorious. Through the power of …

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“The rich man also died and was buried. In hell and in torment, he looked up.” ~Jesus

March 12, 2019

Do the rich automatically go to hell when they die? What about the story of Jesus about the rich man …

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Can achievements give us false security?

December 11, 2018

I have to be careful to not fall into the trap that anything I have is the result of something …

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“A sterling reputation is better than striking it rich; a gracious spirit is better than money in the bank.” ~King Solomon

October 17, 2018

Jesus warns us constantly and consistently about the dangers not focusing on God and focusing on wealth. It is a …

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Materialism — Will possessions and riches make it difficult to enter God’s country?

September 11, 2018

I have to be careful. Materialistic seduction can happen. I live in America and that is clear. If materialism was …

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“But woe to you who are rich, for you are receiving your comfort in full.” ~Jesus

February 27, 2018

Then Jesus looked up at his disciples and said: “Happy are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom …

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“Prefer my life-disciplines over chasing after money, and God-knowledge over a lucrative career.” ~King Solomon

February 13, 2018

Prefer my life-disciplines over chasing after money,     and God-knowledge over a lucrative career. For Wisdom is better than all the …

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"Tell those rich in this world’s wealth to quit being so full of themselves and so obsessed with money." ~~Apostle Paul

April 30, 2017

I want to go after God. He is the rich one, not me. He can pile it on. Jesus, the …

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Contemplation on a prayer: A Poem

March 25, 2017

Should I pray for an easier life OR to continue becoming a stronger man? I will pray for power equal …

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“Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.” ~Apostle Paul

March 14, 2017

There is a striving for “things” that is not natural in God’s world. Being content is a huge thing. It …

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“Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God.” ~Apostle Paul

October 10, 2016

I need to go after God. I want to be rich in helping others. I want to be extravagantly generous, …

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“They think religion is a way to make a fast buck.” ~Apostle Paul

October 5, 2015

Worth watching this short video. Religion is not a way to make a fast buck. How much is enough? Bread …

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“Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth.” ~Apostle Paul

March 18, 2015

This seems pretty timely. The economy goes up and down. That creates a lot of uncertainty. A lot of us trust …

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“The wealth of the rich is their bastion; the poverty of the indigent is their ruin.” ~~King Solomon

January 17, 2015

We know how destructive poverty is. We also know about the value of money. Jesus challenges us to be wealthy …

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The Digital Ministry: The Connected Disciple wants to give it all

May 17, 2014

Over the years, many churches have developed a model to explain disciple giving, the tithe. Others have used a donor …

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“Rich as he was, Jesus gave it all away for us.” ~~Apostle Paul

April 24, 2014

As the Son of God, Jesus the Messiah had all the riches of our Father. Yet He chose to give …

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Panic is greed’s cousin. Will we be content with godliness?

April 7, 2014

Panic over money is greed’s cousin. Am I content with what I have? Do I have enough to eat and …

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