Enjoying God
Apr 28, 2008
Giving that Gets in order to Give (1)
Much has been written in recent years both to defend and to criticize the so-called Prosperity Gospel. The best and most balanced response to this movement, in my opinion, is the book, Faith, Health and Prosperity, commissioned by the Evangelical Alliance Commission on Unity and Truth among ... More »
Apr 28, 2008
Giving that Gets in order to Give (2)
What thoughts fill your mind as you sign a check made payable to your local congregation? When an offering is collected for support of a church planting effort in Thailand, do you give grudgingly ("I'm getting tired of them asking me for money; they must think I'm a millionaire"), from ... More »
Apr 28, 2008
Giving that Gets in order to Give (3)
But Sam, what will become of me if I sow bountifully? Will there be enough for my needs? Will I be able to provide for my family? What about the next offering? Will there be anything left to contribute to what may prove to be an even greater cause than the former one? Worse still, what's to ... More »
Apr 14, 2008
Sovereign Lord of Our Hearts (2 Cor. 8.16-17)
Consider with me the far-reaching, all-pervasive, ever-mysterious sovereignty of our great and glorious God! He rules the heavens above, having set the stars in place. He calls them each by name and upholds them to the praise of his power. (Isa. 40:25-26; Ps. 147:4). ... More »
Apr 04, 2008
How Grace Breaks the Grip of Greed
"Greed is good," declared Michael Douglas in the movie Wall Street. "Greed works." It was a shock when I first heard those chilling words spoken with such forthright and unashamed simplicity. To this day it's hard to shake free of them. Hollywood is well known for its ... More »