September 10 - September 2009
Friends
For our prayerful consideration, here is another stewardship moment. Below is pasted some quotes from the book, "Right on the Money: Messages for Spiritual Growth Through Giving," written by Brian K. Bauknight. I pray that each of us will be blessed and grow in our faith.
Peace,
Pastor Jim
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2 Corinthians 9:6-7 says,
"Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver."
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Stewardship Quotes from Right on the Money:
Messages for Spiritual Growth Through Giving
Messages for Spiritual Growth Through Giving
"When we open our hearts to the astounding message of what God has done, the miracle of sharing engulfs us!" (p4)
"The Christian life is a disciplined response to the good news of God" (p7).
"Jesus wants us to recognize that our money is an extension of who we are and what we value in life" (p32).
"Jesus wants us to recognize that our money is an extension of who we are and what we value in life" (p32).
"We give in order to unleash energies for good in the world" (p39).
"We give in order to grow our relationship with God" (p41).
"Tithing helps us focus not only on what we give, but on all that we spend and save" (p46).
"The tithe binds us to (1) healthful living, (2) discipleship, (3) faith, and (4) God" (p50).
"The tithe binds us to (1) healthful living, (2) discipleship, (3) faith, and (4) God" (p50).
"A tithe is a guide toward responsible, healthy, significant faith promise giving" (p58).
"Tithing is a spiritual discipline around the principle of proportionality" (p64).
"A good gift is a gift that has a positive effect upon the spiritual development of the giver. It is not a grudging gift. It is not an arm-twisted gift. . . . A good gift stimulates our spiritual maturity" (p80).
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