1 But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property, 2 and with his wife’s knowledge he kept back for himself some of the proceeds and brought only a part of it and laid it at the apostles’ feet. 3 But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart […]
Giving, Offering, Gifting, Lending
Jesus looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the offering box. He also saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins. He said, “I tell you the truth, this poor widow has put in more than all of them. For they all offered their gifts out of their wealth. But […]
Faithful in a Little or a Lot, Faithful to a Master or Not
Luke 16:10 “One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much. Luke 16:11 If then you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth, who will entrust to you the true riches? Luke 16:12 And if you […]
The Point of Wealth and Business According to Jesus
Luke 16:1 ¶ He also said to the disciples, “There was a rich man who had a manager, and charges were brought to him that this man was wasting his possessions. Luke 16:2 And he called him and said to him, ‘What is this that I hear about you? Turn in the account of your […]
When You Worry, Look for God’s Kingdom
Luke 12:29 And do not seek what you are to eat and what you are to drink, nor be worried. Luke 12:30 For all the nations of the world seek after these things, and your Father knows that you need them. Luke 12:31 Instead, seek his kingdom, and these things will be added to you. […]
Making My Ongoing Christmas Covet List
Luke 12:13 ¶ Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” Luke 12:14 But he said to him, “Man, who made me a judge or arbitrator over you?” Luke 12:15 And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for […]
What Turned Into the First Church
Some time afterward he went on through towns and villages, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The twelve were with him, and also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and disabilities: Mary (called Magdalene), from whom seven demons had gone out, and Joanna the wife of Cuza […]
Paul Talking about Money and Church Planting
[23] But now, since I no longer have any room for work in these regions, and since I have longed for many years to come to you, [24] I hope to see you in passing as I go to Spain, and to be helped on my journey there by you, once I have enjoyed your […]
WCAGLS14: Bryan Loritts, Sacrificial Leadership
So I must have gotten stuck from Susan Cain, because I had some trouble listening through this one too. BUT this guy brought all kinds of scripture and had some awesome connections, especially at the very end. I’m not sure if he was trying to show his authority by quoting so many people or if […]
God's Providence in a Ford Aerostar
In 2007, my family and I returned from a long trek in Central Asia. With lots of uncertainty, we left & gave away our Dodge Caravan to some friends there. We trusted God to provide for us stateside. We came to our temporary apartment from the airport in Evansville and there on the dining room […]