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“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” (Matthew 6:21, ESV) This week we have talked about when we give. Giving is not something that we do because the calendar obligates us to do so. Generosity is motivated by the heart. We have also talked about what we give. Too often we default to giving material things during the holiday season. But there are gifts that are more valuable that cannot be measured in dollars. Today, I want to talk about how we give. And if there is one word to describe how we should give it would be “joyful.” 2 Corinthians 9:7 tells us that … [Read More...]

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places. (Ephesians 1:3 ESV) The primary thing we think about when giving gifts at Christmas is material things. But consider some other things that you have to give. Consider the intangibles that cannot be measured in dollars. How about: RespectForgivenessLoveGratitudeAffirmation These are gifts that can be 100 times more meaningful than anything that can be wrapped in a box. If you are a parent consider giving to your children the gift … [Read More...]

“For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it? Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is not able to finish, all who see it begin to mock him, saying, ‘This man began to build and was not able to finish.’” (Luke 14:28–30, ESV) I have a confession to make. I bought something for myself during a holiday sale. It was a new and shiny Apple iPad. I had my eye on it for some time. I was watching the prices. One day it was being offered for $200 off the full retail price. I snatched up the offer and have … [Read More...]