Colossians 3:17,22-24Work:Dualistic ThinkingGod created work and gave it to us as a gift. Genesis 1-2            Genesis 2:15, “15 The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.”Work is cursed in response to our rebellion. Genesis 3Genesis 3:17, Cursed is the ground because of you; through painful toil you will eat food from it all the days of your life...  Read More

Biblical perspective on investing:God expects us to invest and take measured risk. Mt. 25:14-30, Lk. 19:12-26Meet future family needs. 1 Tim. 5:8, Prov. 13:22Further the Gospel and fund special needs. 2 Cor. 6-15, Eph. 2:10 Dangers of chasing worldly wealth without eternal perspective:The wealth will never truly satisfy if it is the end in itself. Ecc. 5:10It can choke out our heart and passion fo...  Read More

Biblical Perspective on Saving:The Ant is our model in nature. Prov 30:24-25Joseph is our model in the Bible. Gen. 41:33-36Saving is wise. Prov. 21:20Why to save: Take care of your family. 1 Tim. 5:8, Prov. 13:2Have money to share and give. 1 Cor. 16:2Protect you from the “debt cycle.” Prov. 27:12 Warning about saving:Check your motives: Stewardship. Luke 12:42-46,         Lk 16:10-12Watch against...  Read More

Biblical Perspective on Debt:Debt makes us slaves. Prov. 22:7Debt is described as an Old Testament Curse, bringing you lower; the tail not the head. Deuteronomy 28:43-45Debts must be paid back. Psalm 37:21, Prov 3:27-28Causes of Debt:Greed. Ecc. 5:10Discontentment. 1 Tim. 6:6-10Ingratitude. 2 Tim. 3:2,Path to Freedom from Debt: Take Action in faith. Prov. 6:1-5, 2 Kings 4:1-7Find out where your mo...  Read More

James 14:13-17Planning for the Glory of the Lord - We Recognize our Human Limitations. VV. 13-14What human limitation to our planning does James refer to in verses 13-14?Are we trusting in our human limitations?Planning for the Glory of the Lord - We Plan in the Presence of God. Vv. 15-16What does James’ encouragement to say, “If it is the Lord’s will, we will…” mean for our planningKnow God’s wil...  Read More

SCENE 1:  God is present when facing difficult relationships, jealousy, and even betrayal.Stay focused and faithful, trusting and enduring.  Gen. 37:12-36; 39:1-6 SCENE 2:  God is present when facing temptation and injustice. Stay focused and faithful, trusting and enduring. Gen. 39:7-23 SCENE 3: God is present when forgotten and delayed.Stay focused and faithful, trusting and enduring. Gen. 40:20...  Read More

Unwavering Hope. Prov. 23:17-18The Plan. Prov 21:5, 15:22Ditching Debt. Prov. 22:7Save It. Prov. 21:20, 30:24-25, 6:6-8Investing. Ecc. 11:2, Mt. 25:14-30Good Work. Prov. 28:19, Col. 3:23-24, Ex. 24:21Generous Living. Mt. 6:19-20, Prov. 11:24-25,   Luke 6:38Pay it Forward. Deut. 6:6-7, Prov. 22:6Truly Rich. Luke 16:11, 1 Chron 29:11-12The Choice. John 13:17, James 1:22 NEXT SUNDAY: Next Sunday, joi...  Read More

THE PERSON GOD BLESSESOne who is separated from the world. Psalm 1:1Not following the advice of the wicked.Not standing around with sinners.Not joining in with scoffers.One who is saturated in the Word. Psalm 1:2Delights in God’s Word.Meditates on it continually. Joshua 1:7-8One who is situated by the water. Psalm 1:3Roots draw from the Lord.Fruitful: is abundant in season.Durable: Continued vital...  Read More

In 2024, take Action Steps towards walking in freedom and abundance in the Lord, being transformed from one degree of glory to another by the Spirit. Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 18 And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from ...  Read More

The progression towards Peace:They Watch. 2:8They Wonder. 2:9-14 God’s answers to their questions:Reassurance: Do not be afraid.Revelation: Messiah has arrived, there is hope.Peace: “Glory to God in the highest . . .”“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” The response to Peace:They Worship. 2:15-16They Witness. 2:17-18 NEXT SUNDAY: Next Sunday, w...  Read More

Challenge to PrayPray in the Spirit. Ephesians 6:18a Pray on all occasions. Ephesians 6:18bPray with all kinds of prayers and requests.   Ephesians 6:18cStay alert. Ephesians 6:18dPersevere in prayer. Ephesians 6:18ePray specifically and ask for prayer. Ephesians 6:19  Examples of PrayerElisha. 2 Kings 6:15-20 Hanna. 1 Samuel 1:9-11, 2:1ff Daniel. Daniel 10:10-14Nehemiah. Nehemiah 1:4-5, 2:4-5, 4:...  Read More

Ephesians 6:10-17We are at War: Ephesians 6:10-11  The war is real.  The war is now.  The enemy we face is real. Ephesians 6:12  It is not “if” our lives come under attack, but “when.”  The LORD is our strength. Ephesians 6:13  We win by relying on His power, not our own.             The Armor of God: Ephesians 6:14-17  Belt of Truth  Breastplate of Righteousness  Shoes of the Gospel of Peace  Shi...  Read More