32713 Proclaiming the Gospel

The gospel means good news.  The rightful, righteous, benevolent King of all creation has returned to restore peace out of chaos, to bring life out of death, to shine light to dispel all darkness, to execute justice, and to cause his creation to prosper once again. And you have an honored and unique role to …

32811 Standing Firm in Christ

Resist the enemy. The who? Scripture is unabashed in describing what we’re up against as Christians. Ephesian 6:10-12 says, “Finally, be strengthened in the Lord and in the strength of his power. Clothe yourselves with the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For our …

32611 Connecting with God’s Family

When you invited Jesus into your life, you became a part of God’s family! It doesn’t matter what color your skin is; how smart you are; what kind of job you have; if you are a man, woman, teenager, or child; or how much money or stuff you have …you are part of the family …

22830.030 Weaving a Pattern of Giving

“Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” (2 Corinthians 9:7, ESV) Each person has a different financial situation. In many parts of the world people have very little in the way of financial resources. It is important for all of …

22830.029 Changed Perspective

“My point is this: The person who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the person who sows generously will also reap generously. Each one of you should give just as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, because God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all …

22830.028 Your SPECIAL Design

“I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart.” (Jeremiah 1:5, NLT). God has created each one of us for a unique mission and he has equipped us with the exact abilities and talents to accomplish that mission. We can use the acronym SPECIAL to …

22830.027 Converterlating Your Talent

“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” (1 Peter 4:10, NIV) A paper weight on my desk has the inscription, “Don’t wait for your ship to come in. Swim out to it!” As we practice KingdomNomics, we aggressively look …

22830.026 Finding Balance

“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” (Proverbs 16:3, NIV) There is a difference between using time for refreshment and renewal, which all of us need from time to time, and wasting time on pleasure. There are many ways to relax and enjoy life, however there needs to be …

22830.025 The Chief Consumerlator Wants Your Time

“If you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness, and your night will become like the noonday. The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be …