#Stewardship

Nov 27, 20234 min read

What Does Jesus Think About Year-end Giving?

As a pastor, some of the best (and most challenging) questions I get from people don’t have chapter-and-verse Bible answers. No one ever...

Apr 10, 20233 min read

When God Gives You Something, Double It

In the 1920s, many Americans left their low-paying factory jobs in the Northeast for a chance of a fortune through farming in the...

Mar 22, 20215 min read

Seven Signs of Money Sickness

In much of the developed world, and particularly in the U.S., greed is part of the air we breathe. Our admirable Protestant work ethic...

Mar 4, 20204 min read

The Church, Money, and Awkwardness

You know what’s awkward? Talking about money. You know what’s really awkward? When the pastor starts talking about money. Talking about...

Jan 22, 20203 min read

What to Do When You Have More Than Enough

During the wilderness journey of the Israelites, God covered the ground every morning with bread from heaven. It was like he spread out...

Jan 28, 20194 min read

Are You a Spender, Saver, or Steward?

Like the Colossians, we typically express a “Jesus and …” mentality by thinking that in order to be happy and secure, we need other...

Dec 19, 20183 min read

Does Your Giving Say “Leftovers” or “Lord”?

Have you ever been invited to someone’s house and they served you leftovers for dinner? You show up expecting a nice meal and instead sit...