John 6:9 says “There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish, but what are they for so many?” When I think about the miracle of Jesus feeding 5000 plus people with only a little bread and fish, I can’t help but ask the question “Is it really possible that out [...]
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Where we should give
2 Corinthians 9:6 says “Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.” Many have misinterpreted today’s verse to argue that if we give generously, God will bless us financially. Giving to get, however, is at odds with Biblical giving. I think a better interpretation is the obvious one: [...]
How we should give
2 Corinthians 8:7 says “Just as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.” In 2 Corinthians 8 and 9 Paul lays out what is arguably the clearest instructions on giving anywhere in the New Testament. [...]
50 key verses on money
Psalm 119:11 says “I have stored up your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.” Taking care of my lawn this week got me thinking about scripture memory. I should probably explain. My lawn is terrible. A year ago they built a new house just up the hill from us, and [...]
Living a fruitful life
In I Corinthians 3:6 Paul says: “I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow.” I was in my back yard watering the garden recently when this verse came to mind. Each year my wife and I till up a small patch of ground and plant tomatoes, onions, peppers, and [...]
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