Read: James 5:1-3 | Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893), considered the greatest French short story writer, rose from relative obscurity to fame and wealth within ten years of publishing his first works. He bought whatever came to mind, a yacht in the Mediterranean, a large house on the Norman coast, a luxurious apartment in Paris. The […]
Read: Hosea 10:12-13 | In agriculture, fallow ground is a field left unplanted and unplowed to grow whatever occurs naturally in order to replenish the land and soil. When left in this condition without attention, it grows thorns and weeds. In short, an unattended fallow field is unproductive. Hosea 10:12-13 uses the term “fallow” metaphorically […]
Read: 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 | Last week we started the series “Is tithing a rule, routine or ritual for you?” This week, we will focus on “Is tithing a rule?” You might remember, we defined a “rule” as a prescribed guide for conduct or action. Good rules link to a value or reason for doing […]
Read: James 4:17 | “If the Lord wills” was a common Greek expression (Acts 18:21; 1 Cor. 16:7), and a Latin motto, “Deo Volente,” (DV) for centuries for committed, pious Christians. The expression survived through the years. In fact, my 90+ year-old Grandmother still says, “If it is the Lord’s will” from time to time. […]
Read: Isaiah 1:11-15 | Allow me pose a question. When we tithe of our time, talent, treasure to God, are we following a rule, or is it a routine or is it a religious ritual? It is important to know the basis of our motivation to give – “rule”, “routine” or “ritual”. Our key verses […]
