Category: Giving

Is the Tithe Still Alive?

When we refer to the tithe, we must get our terms straight. The tithe is not a principle. Nor is the tithe to be confused with voluntary giving, such as when you freely make a goodwill offering. Based on Levitical law, the tithe meant a tenth. It was not something you had a choice in… Continue reading Is the Tithe Still Alive?

Loving Your Neighbor While Living in the Tower of Babel

With all the news about illegal immigrants, ICE shootings and the evils of the Maduro Regime, we can get hornswoggled into forgetting what’s most important. Jesus says to love God and to love our neighbor. But all too often we do neither. We become so scared and angry about all the world events we can’t… Continue reading Loving Your Neighbor While Living in the Tower of Babel

Are We Trying To Domesticate God To Feel More Secure?

The world is a scary place. Just read the recent headlines. In the U.S. alone, we’ve had yet another high school mass shooting, two devastating hurricanes which have ravaged millions, two assassination attempts on a former president who is now running again for office, scary news on global warming, boys and girls jumping to get… Continue reading Are We Trying To Domesticate God To Feel More Secure?

Growing Where You Are Planted

Scripture commands us to love God and love people. We are also called to comfort others with the comfort we ourselves received. This could mean talking to people about Jesus. Or it could mean paying for someone’s coffee or even their cancer treatment. But as a practical matter, how do we do these things? How… Continue reading Growing Where You Are Planted

Are You Too Holy To Desire God’s Promises in the Here and Now? What’s the Difference between Being Selfish vs Acting in Your Own Self Interest?

Have you ever wondered if it’s selfish to ask God for things while you’re alive and can still enjoy them? Or what about being eager to follow God’s commands because deep down, you want an earthly reward? Is this OK or is this somehow unspiritual? As a young Christian with six figures in debt, no… Continue reading Are You Too Holy To Desire God’s Promises in the Here and Now? What’s the Difference between Being Selfish vs Acting in Your Own Self Interest?

True Prosperity: Are We Using God’s Gifts for Tools or for Trenches? What Does It Mean To Be “In the World but Not of It?”

As a young Christian, I grew frustrated whenever I heard something preachy or sermony. To me, a church sermon on Sunday meant nothing unless it could be applied to my busy work life on Monday. And so for many years, I was starving for practical application: Ways I could know if I was doing it… Continue reading True Prosperity: Are We Using God’s Gifts for Tools or for Trenches? What Does It Mean To Be “In the World but Not of It?”

To Tithe Or Not To Tithe: Is Tithing Still Required After The Resurrection?

Many Christian debate on whether tithing is still required after Jesus’ death and resurrection. But before we go into the subject, we must define what tithing is and is not. Tithing Versus GivingPeople often confuse tithing with giving, and they’re apt to use these words interchangeably like they mean the same thing. But Old Testament… Continue reading To Tithe Or Not To Tithe: Is Tithing Still Required After The Resurrection?

Can We Handle Prosperity? Are We Too Small Minded To Receive God’s Worldly Blessings?

Those who love Jesus want to get it right. Yet often, we’re caught up in the minutia and tend to overcomplicate things. For example: Some may ask: Is it a sin to take pride in my accomplishments? Or in my case, “Is it wrong to delight because I’m free of student loan debt and have… Continue reading Can We Handle Prosperity? Are We Too Small Minded To Receive God’s Worldly Blessings?