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Before All Things

Love Replaces Debt

I worked for a bank for over 20 years, so I know that banks rarely just cancel a debt. They work hard to receive back the money that they have lended. A debtor that has a debt cancelled would be extremely grateful. In Luke 7:41-43 Jesus tells a story to reveal a truth, “A certainContinue reading “Love Replaces Debt”

Debt Cancelled

Exchanging Gifts

At Christmas time, we are usually in our most generous state of mind. We want to give gifts and want to give generously to the needy. But even then, selfishness creeps below the surface sometimes. We begin to think about how the gift will be received and whether we will get appropriate recognition for theContinue reading “Exchanging Gifts”

Without Expecting Returns

Enriched

God has a storehouse of blessings awaiting those who trust in Him. His grace is sufficient for our every need and His steadfast love is always available to those who call upon Him. However, God expects us not to hoard these blessings, but rather we should share them with others. If we are generous withContinue reading “Enriched”

Bringing Blessings

Transformed

Sometimes, we can look at something and not truly understand the glory of the thing we are looking at. This can be true with a work of art. Until we are given information about the art piece, we may not fully appreciate its beauty and craftsmanship. We can look at the sky and not comprehendContinue reading “Transformed”

Unveiled

Unity, Despite Differences

I have been in leadership positions on the job and in various organizations. I have learned that meetings can effectively divide people and impede progress. When differing opinions are held, leadership can become divided. A shared vision and mission can help smooth those differences, but something more is needed. The leadership team needs to developContinue reading “Unity, Despite Differences”