I love to give…especially when I catch the person by surprise! That look of, “umm, me, for me?” It can be a physical gift, or shouting someone lunch or buying the coffees. Giving doesn’t always have to be about money. It could cost you a smile, some time, or forgoing ‘your rights’ to give to…
$296.90. That was the bank balance. The pile of Bills – 495.50! A couple ‘must be paid – last reminder’ bills and all demanding. $295.50 due Monday. And I’m just new to the concept of tithing – $165 due tomorrow, Sunday giving. “Lord, I’m broke. I’m new to tithing and I want to honour You,…
Almost half the world — over three billion people — live on less than $2.50 a day. At least 80% of humanity lives on less than $10 a day. The poorest 40 percent of the world’s population accounts for 5 percent of global income. The richest 20 percent accounts for three-quarters of world income. In…
Many years ago I was helping the during the Red Cross Appeal. Our small church decided that we would help by manning several major intersections in our community to help raise the funds. I gained some interesting insights into people during this time. Now while this wasn’t always the case, I found that the bigger…
When I was young and just married, I was very selfish and foolish. I loved my wife but more for what I got from her. She was in the same category as owning a brand new car! I kinda figured that she was just a woman and was there to serve my every need. This…
The recent tragic fires here in Victoria have stunned the nation. The amount of land burnt is almost the size of Rhode Island (smallest State in the USA). By the time the fires get under control it will exceed this size. At the time I write this, 181 people are confirmed dead (more yet to…
In Acts 5:1-11, Ananias and Sapphira pretended to be generous in front of their fellow Christians. Big noting themselves. Looking good. “Hey, we sold some land too and here’s all the money.” Aren’t we good. Secretly they kept back some of it for themselves. Well, that’s okay…it was theirs anyways. But the deceitfulness of saying…