(The following is the August 10 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 2 Corinthians 9 and pay close attention to verses 6-15.) When Paul encouraged the Corinthians to be generous in their gift to Jerusalem Christians, it was not merely a fund-raising initiative. He knew that one’s attitude toward giving reflects …
Tag: Generosity
The Privilege of Giving
(The following is the July 28 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 1 Corinthians 16 and pay close attention to verses 1-4.) Early Christians considered it a privilege to financially support the church's work, particularly the Jerusalem church’s needs. Paul helped coordinate the collection, telling the Corinthians, “Now about the collection …
Giving to Those Who Can’t Give Back
(The following is the March 23 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Luke 14 and pay close attention to verses 12-14.) We enjoy gathering with people we know and love. Laughter fills the room. We tell stories (often repeated ones) and strengthen bonds through shared meals and experiences. These times bring …
No, It Isn’t Your Money or Mine
I heard with disgust this week of yet another celebrity spending an exorbitant amount of money on a wedding, this time $7 million. While that is only a drop in the bucket compared to the estimated $34 - $70 million spent for Prince William and Kate Middleton to wed last year, it is still grotesquely obscene …
