Matthew 6:10
Sandcastles
The house I am suggesting that we need to be keeping is not the one made of wood and bricks that contains our stuff, but the one made of flesh and blood that houses us and the Holy Spirit. Paul tells us in I Corinthians 3:16 (ESV), Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you?
Esther 4:14
Psalm 139:16
THE OUTWARD LIFE OF A STEWARDSpending Your Time And in Your book were all written the days that were ordained for me, when as yet there was not one of them. Do you know your days are numbered? David says in Psalm 139:16, And in Your book were all written the days that were ordained […]
2 Corinthians 8:9
THE OUTWARD LIFE OF A STEWARDChoosing a Lifestyle For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich. Second Corinthians 8:9 says, For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though […]
Living on Less
“You can live on less when you have more to live for.” Notice that this statement is not describing a forced “belt-tightening” when economic circumstances compel one to reduce a preferred lifestyle. It is talking about someone who voluntarily chooses to reduce his/her current lifestyle—a willing reduction.
Are You Living Your Life on Purpose or by Accident?
You can plan your life and live your plan, or you can simply let the flow of life events and circumstances sweep you down the river of time, taking you wherever it will. This is the quintessential example of “go with the flow.” The latter, sadly, is the way most people live their lives—by accident. The former is how God created us to live—on purpose.
Discovering Your Fire Within
A multimillionaire said some years ago — after spending a lifetime dedicated to climbing the ladder of success — that once he had finally reached the top he discovered, to his bitter disappointment, “the ladder was leaning against the wrong wall.” Have you discovered your God-given passion, your “fire within”?
What is Your Life Purpose?
Answering the question, “What is my life purpose?” and then committing it to writing is the first step in developing your strategic stewardship plan. Once you have answered this most fundamental question, all the other questions regarding things like your lifestyle, your values, or your legacy, will be answered quickly and easily.
Why Do Some People Prosper Materially While Others Do Not? (Part 1)
I have heard it said from people I have worked with, “I feel like my whole life has been preparation for what God wants me to do right now.” Could it be that in God’s wisdom and providence He has provided you an opportunity to attain prosperity for such a time as this?