Articles Tagged 'Giving' (Page 5)

Merry Christmas!

We pray the Lord blesses you with the grace of Jesus' presence this Christmas!

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The Thanksgiving Hooke

Do you remember this little boy from the first Thanksgiving?

A little boy about whom we know nothing shows us the way to the meaning of thanksgiving.

Lord of the Banquet

What makes a man truly great?

What can a husband do to bless his wife on Thanksgiving?

Dealing with Stress with Thanksgiving

Do you really believe this is a stress reduction strategy?

We can find many reasons to give thanks even in difficult times.

Upside Down Blessings

Can you see the good in the bad?

Bad things can be turned into blessings by God.

Don't Forget!

How could we forget something this important?

In times of trouble, we need to remember our blessings so that we can bless others in need.

Made for Ministry

What is the heart of real ministry?

Ministry is basically two things: giving and serving!

Giving without Regret

How do you feel when the gift you gave is not appreciated?

Sometimes our gifts are treated with contempt, other times are misused, but either way, we are most like God when we give without strings attached.

Three Cows

What in the world do three cows have to do with grace?

From a faithful old Thai friend, we learn the lessons of generosity and faith.

The White Envelope

Can we make more of Christmas than tinsel and gifts?

Christmas is about giving and not receiving, especially when we can give gifts that bless others and continue giving after we are gone.

Baby Worship

Why make such a long and costly trip to see a baby?

Why would anyone want to seek Jesus? Just to worship him!

Thanks-giving

What holiday has a message in its name?

Giving thanks should lead us to other forms of giving.

Taste and See

Have you tasted just how good it is?

Just as we enjoy the senses of taste and sight, we need to taste and see that the Lord is good.

Time for Thanksgiving

Isn't time to do this with everything else going on?

Thanksgiving is something that is needed, commanded, and celebrated: so let's give thanks.

The Lost Art of Giving Thanks

When's the last time you felt the joy of being truly thankful?

We need to recover the lost art of giving thanks and there are some steps we can take to do just that.

Sandpaper

What are you going to do with those irritating people?

Some people are just irritating, so how are we going to treat them? Like God has treated us!

Good and Perfect Gifts

Bet you couldn't get the wrinkles out of these pants!

Some people give crazy gifts, but God gives great gifts, but do we stop and thank Him for them?

God Loves a Slow Cooker

Can you really hold off the condemnation?

God is forgiving of us and we must be of each other.

The Hardest Grace of All

Can you really forgive?

Forgiving others when they have truly hurt us is the hardest grace of all.

Take Notice of Grace

Seen God's grace lately?

Take notice of God's grace and share it.

Finding Joy in Sacrifice

How much joy do you get out of sacrifice?

Sacrifices that allow us to share in the life of God should bring us joy.

Now That's the Ticket

What you going to give?

Sometimes we get surprised at how quickly the Lord shows us to trust him; especially in the area of tithing!

Rain of Grace

Have you had a little shower in your life lately?

Sometimes an unexpected rain, a gift of grace, is just what is most needed to keep on keeping on.

Thank You God!

How much do you like to hear the words, "Thank you!"

Thank you is one of the sweetest phrases in our language and God deserves more thank you's than anyone!

Add-On Options

What needs to be added to your options?

God doesn't charge us for his extras -- aren't you glad!

Answer My Prayers

What's the greatest answer to our prayers?

Thanksgiving is the great blessing in prayer that we must always participate in.