Today’s Text: Proverbs 19 Key Text: Proverbs 19:17 “He who is gracious to a poor man lends to the LORD….” I can’t read these words without thinking of Mother Teresa. I immediately think of one central part of her now famous ministry. She insisted that in caring for the poor of Calcutta – she was… Continue reading Week 34 Lending to God
Tag: charity
In the Eyes of…
In the Eyes of… Key Texts: Second Corinthians: 8:21 For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of man. Paul was writing about a particular act of ministry and charity – an offering to be exact – and how it… Continue reading In the Eyes of…
Excel
Key Texts: Second Corinthians 8:7 But since you excel in everything–in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in the love we have kindled in you –see that you also excel in this grace of giving. In today’s world if you mention the word “excel” people probably think of a computer spreadsheet or… Continue reading Excel
Week 19 Saturday
Excel in Everything Today’s scripture selection: Second Corinthians 6-8 Key verse: Second Corinthians 8:7 A lot of us like to excel at something – at least one thing. Maybe it’s part of our nature; maybe it’s a reflection of our competitive culture; maybe we just like to feel good about ourselves – plain old “self-esteem.”… Continue reading Week 19 Saturday
IGW3 - In God's Word, In God's Will, In God's Work 