Knowing a thankful heart is a generous heart, we need to teach and model generosity to others. Why? Generosity is love in action! In John 1:16, John testifies to this truth, “We all live off God’s generous bounty, gift after gift after gift.” In turn, our generosity displays God’s character as Paul explains in 2...

A thankful heart is a generous heart, and while we are often thankful, there are times when we forget how to say thanks, especially when life’s challenges seem overwhelming. In Thessalonians 5:18, Paul tells us to, “Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” Not only did Paul...

We live in a time when thankfulness, gratitude, and generosity often seem to be forgotten, giving us, as believers, the opportunity to remind those around us of God’s grace by demonstrating all three qualities. How, then, do we unleash a life of gratitude and move from a single day of Thanksgiving to a life of thanksgiving? Paul tells us...

Last week, we learned one of the reasons faith is so important – our faith activates God’s promises. But there is another reason, our faith brings God pleasure. Let’s read Hebrews 11:6 again, “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards...

As we continue our study to “Believe” – let’s answer another question. Why is faith so important? In Hebrews 4:2, we read, “For this good news—that God has prepared this rest—has been announced to us just as it was to them. But it did them no good because they didn’t share the faith of those who...

Last week, we defined faith as deeply held belief, a deep conviction that something is true. We discovered biblical faith is confident expectation. But the question remains, “faith in what?” It’s never a matter of how much faith we have but rather where our faith is placed. We exercise faith every time we sit in a chair, get...

We live in a time when many people are choosing to no longer believe God. Not only is it happening in our country but around the world. Many have lost confidence in the political, social, economic, and religious systems of the present, and are opting out. 

Many believe peace on earth is impossible. Some question the United Nation’s...

As we come to the end of our financial fast this month, let’s close with a final lesson – putting God first in our finances. In Exodus 23:19, we read, “Bring the best of the firstfruits of your soil to the house of the Lord your God.” Firstfruits (the first of the first) are to be brought first. Notice the Word says...

Last week, we settled the issue of ownership learning everything belongs to God. We also discovered He has entrusted us to manage it all on His behalf. We are His stewards (managers). In Luke 16:11-12, we read, “And if you are untrustworthy about worldly wealth, who will trust you with the true riches of heaven? And if you are not faithful...

Last week, we sought to change our perspective on finances from the world’s way we had been taught to God’s way which is always for our good and His glory. This week we are going to settle the issue of ownership. When we consider to whom we belong, how do we answer? As believers, the answer is simple, “we belong to...