Spreading The Wealth

Scripture Some people spend their money freely and still grow richer. Others are cautious, and yet grow poorer. ~Proverbs 11:24, GNB Quote The secret to getting is giving but we don’t give to get: we give to get to give again. ~Jack Taylor Wise stewards don’t think of money as treasure to bury in the…

Psalms

Scripture Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your instructions. ~Psalm 119:18, NLT Quote The Psalms was the prayer book of Jesus Christ. ~Dietrich Bonhoeffer I love the Psalms and I use them as a prayer guide daily. The first part of prayer should be praise and adoration and this is where I…

The Rich Man

Scripture “Now there was a rich man, and he habitually dressed in purple and fine linen, joyously living in splendor every day. “ ~Luke 16:19, NASB Quote When wealth becomes your identity, you come to feel that people are not just below you economically; they are below you. ~Timothy Keller Keller’s Proverb for October 30,…

Sick Of Lies

Scripture You love evil more than good, and lying more than speaking the truth. ~Psalms 52:3, NRSV Quote Integrity is being truthful with yourself; honesty is being truthful with others. ~Spencer Johnson I am telling you the honest truth; I will be glad when this election is over. I had political ads. The democrats tell one…

If We Obey Him

Scripture Whether we like it or not, we will obey the Lord our God to whom we are sending you with our plea. For if we obey Him, everything will turn out well for us. ~Jeremiah 42:6, NLT Quote Nothing is more disgraceful than insincerity. ~Cicero I admire Jeremiah, he may be my favorite prophet.…

Money, Money, Money

Scripture “Yes, a person is a fool to store up earthly wealth but not have a rich relationship with God.” ~Luke 12:21, NLT Quote Nothing that you have not given away will ever be really yours. ~C.S. Lewis The devil is a master when it comes to creating distractions. His plan is to get us…

Prayer

Scripture “Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you.” ~Matthew 7:7, NLT Quote The Law of Prayer is to ask. ~George W. Truett Although Satan uses distractions, he does not want us to understand…

Focus

Scripture I almost lost my footing. My feet were slipping, and I was almost gone. For I envied the proud when I saw them prosper despite their wickedness. ~Psalm 73:2-3, NLT Quote Focus on the OUTCOME; not the obstacle. ~Image Quotes I suppose not that much has changed as far as human behavior goes but…

Worse Than Heathens

Scripture “King Manasseh of Judah has done many detestable things. He is even more wicked than the Amorites, who lived in this land before Israel. ~2 Kings 21:11, NLT Quote Christ died for men precisely because men are not worth dying for; to make them worth it. ~C.S. Lewis I am grateful to the late Dr.…

Windfalls and Downfalls

Scripture Wealth from get-rich-quick schemes quickly disappears; wealth from hard work grows over time. ~Proverbs 13:11, NLT Quote If you don’t grow wealth gradually with hard work, you will not have the character to manage the wealth you gain. ~Timothy Keller Years ago I attended a financial seminar that changed my life. Our instructor was…