The Practical Disciple » Entries tagged with "stewardship"
Creative Giving to Preserve Dignity and Build Relationship
I love preaching and teaching except for one thing–God always seems to challenge me on whatever I put out there for other people to do. A week ago, I wrote a post about helping people during this tough economy. My post was prompted by an email from a friend who was in need of sixty thousand dollars for their business, but having trouble getting a loan. As I was giving the post a finally proof reading and about to hit the publish button, a man came through my door looking for assistance. You need to understand something. Because the economy is whacked out, our normal discretionary monies for helping people are already exhausted for the year. Which means that often times I now have to make some personal … Read entire article »
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Guest Post–Erin Potter Kaye, Creatively Ministering in this Tough Economy
Last week I wrote a post on ministering to others during this tough economy. A friend and colleague, Rev. Erin Potter Kaye, called me a couple of days later to share a great creative response to someone’s financial need. Here is her story in my first guest post. Thanks Erin for sharing! ——– Hi John. Last Wednesday I read your post on the Practical Disciple and was inspired to share a story with you. The day before, Tuesday, I was supposed to be at Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center, near Little Rock, AR, on a private planning retreat. However, a saint of the church had passed away the previous Friday, and I was honored to be asked to preside at the funeral on Tuesday morning. Afterward, I went back to the church office … Read entire article »
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Redeeming Valuable Time and Money to Enjoy more of God and Life
I often tell people that the two most transformative disciplines that I can encourage people to do beyond prayer and scripture are maintaining a sabbath and tithing. Why? Simply put, those two disciplines cut to the heart of two core life elements that we are addictively attached to–Time and Money. As I move into 2010 I have struggled with a clear resolution for the year, but I feel an emerging intention to experience more contentment … Read entire article »
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Happy Thanksgiving and a word to post T-day shoppers.
Blessings to you on Thanksgiving Day. I hope you take time to express your thanks to God. Consider slipping off on your own for 30 minutes to just sit in God’s presence and with joy voice all of the ways you have seen God’s gracious hand at work over the last year. Extol God for who God is. Let God know just how much you love Him. You might find it meaningful to journal a … Read entire article »
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Escaping Debt using the Total Money Makeover
Today’s post is a gift to anyone with debt. Turn a television on, open the paper, or just listen to passing conversations and at some point you will hear people talking about the economy. The reality of just how messed up the economy is came home to me recently when I visited a friend who was losing her position as a pastor because the church she worked for couldn’t afford to pay her any longer. Between … Read entire article »
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