Jesus teaches that we are called to serve others. He tells us in Mark 9:35 that if we wish to be first, we shall be the last of all and the servant of all. We put ourselves last and sacrifice for the good of others. To sacrifice sounds like hardship, not an activity we’d enthusiastically […]
Author: Joe Galloway
Ephphatha – Be Opened!
We hear God say to us who have fearful hearts, “Be strong, do not fear! Here is your God, he comes with vindication; With divine recompense he comes to save you. Then the eyes of the blind shall see, and the ears of the deaf be opened; Then the lame shall leap like a stag, […]
Give and Do. Do and Give.
Do not be deceived, my beloved: all good giving and every perfect gift is from above. Be doers of the word and not hearers only, deluding yourselves. (James 1:16-17,22) What a great stewardship verse. Everything is from God. It is not enough to hear this truth. We must put it into practice. We must Give […]
Everything is Gift
God owns everything and God gives us everything – every single thing. Every moment of time. Every ounce of talent and ability. Every dime of treasure we earn when we employ our talents through time. This truth lays the foundation of what our mindset should be towards money. Living Stewardship means we embrace this truth. […]
Watch Carefully How You Live
Paul tells us through Ephesians 5:15-17,20, “Watch carefully then how you live, not as foolish persons but as wise, making the most of the opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore, do not continue in ignorance, but try to understand what is the will of the Lord…Giving thanks always and for everything in the name […]