What is Success?
The world’s idea of success is fortune, fame, and power. But the forgotten side of success is lasting satisfaction, contentment, and peace found through helping others. People remain the essential ingredient in life.
Money
Money
There’s an old Japanese proverb that says, “Getting money is like digging with a needle; spending it is like water soaking into sand.” We all nod in agreement. Who hasn’t known the struggle of financial frustrations? And even those who have plenty become disillusioned because money does not satisfy. As Seneca the Roman once stated, “Money has never yet made anyone rich.” But on we go, pushing and striving, planning and struggling to earn more so we can have more, then invest more and enjoy more. Fat chance! The more time we spend earning more money to buy more stuff, the less time we have to enjoy our stuff.
Trials and Fiery Ordeals
There are some trials in life you just can’t find reasons for. They hit you hard and you’re left wondering. But it’s often during these times of testing that God deposits some of His best lessons into your life.
Beyond the Broadcast: Contentment, Generosity, and You
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July 30, 2021Hilarious generosity begins with contentment. It’s being satisfied with and grateful for all we have and are able to experience. We must understand what contentment is...and what it is not.
You Can’t Out-Give God!
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September 11, 2020True giving means giving to God with no expectation of return. It’s a mark of real faith, because though we are giving to a visible person or organization, we are doing it in a way that signals our mind and heart is surrendered to an invisible God.
Gut-Level Authenticity
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January 8, 2020Sometimes it's easy for Christians to feel a little smug—to look down our pious noses and sigh in pharisaical tones, "I'm a Christian. I would never do that." Not so fast, my friend. You don't want to hear this, but there's not all that much difference between "us" and "them."
Joyful Generosity
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June 10, 2019“Thoughts disentangle themselves...over the lips and through the fingertips.” I learned that saying over 30 years ago, and just about every time I put it to the test, it works!
Being Generous
Are you generous with your time, energy, and money? Chuck Swindoll predicts what would change if you started giving these away more freely.
Beyond the Broadcast: Warnings to the Wealthy
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September 28, 2018James’ advice isn’t just for people who possess great riches; it’s just as applicable to the pauper in Christ as to the prince.
Giving is Heart Work
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September 25, 2018Our hearts need to line up on this: everything, including all we are and have, is God’s. The question we ask is not, “How much of my money should I give?” but, “How much of God’s money should I keep?”
Offerings
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September 14, 2018I’m not going to talk about what you should do when the plate is passed. Rather, I want to talk about what you might do before and after that time.
