Do you have a verse or two in the Bible that you rather wish was not in there? I think all of us do. Like, maybe, “love your enemies” (Matthew 5:44) or forgiving people “seventy times seven” (Matthew 18:22) or “regard one another as more important than yourselves” (Philippians 2:3)? These verses are like spiritual [...]
We most often hear this phrase, “for richer or for poorer” in wedding vows, but I believe this phrase may also be used to describe a core issue for us in regards to our giving. Let me explain. I have observed over the years that one of the most compelling disincentives to people’s giving is [...]
As Americans, we live in the richest nation in the world. So, the idea of being poor in spirit while being surrounded with degrees of material prosperity and opulence that relatively few have ever enjoyed, presents us with both an extraordinary challenge and opportunity that can either prove to be powerful or destructive depending on [...]
This is clearly the most foundational question we must answer if we are going to make any progress in our attitudes, perspectives, and decisions in relation to material things—particularly material wealth. If we cannot answer this question with clarity and confidence, we will find ourselves—in spite of our financial successes—underachieving in our lives. If you [...]
