This holiday season, we’re all going to encounter that one family member. It’s the family member, maybe a cousin, maybe an aunt, maybe an uncle, that you’ve promised to yourself that you will never, ever, ever, under any circumstances, lend money to them. Does anyone have that relative? We have people in our lives, whether family…

In my church I’m currently preaching through a sermon series on giving and stewardship. When it comes to giving, people often ask follow up questions. Here are four frequently asked questions about tithes and offerings. 1. What’s the difference between tithes and offerings? ‘Tithes’ refers to the 10% we’re supposed to give back to God…

I grew up in church. I knew the right things, I was taught the right things, and for awhile I did what I thought was right when it came to giving. I gave to God, like I thought I was supposed to, but I gave to God on my terms. As long as I had…

I’m currently teaching through a sermon series on money, stewardship, and giving. As you might imagine, when the preacher starts talking about money, everyone tends to tense up a little bit. Have you ever noticed that, someone starts asking for money and everyone grips their pocketbook a little bit tighter? So if it makes everyone…

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