The Importance of Being Honest Even on Our Taxes April 17, 2012 | Leave a comment This year the IRS has graciously given Americans until Tuesday, April 17, 2012 to pay their income taxes. Traditionally, however, April 15 has been tax day. Many of us pay our taxes only begrudgingly. Jesus taught that we are responsible to pay the tax which our government determines we owe. One of Jesus’ disciples, Matthew,… Read More
Making the Most of What We Know Concerning God April 16, 2012 | 2 Comments Our only means of knowing God is through His revelation. God reveals Himself to us in two ways, general and special revelation. Special revelation is progressive (proceeds gradually or in stages). We see the progressive nature of God’s special revelation in the revelation of His personal name to Moses. 2 God [Elohim] spoke to Moses… Read More
Assessing Our Own Generosity April 15, 2012 I have learned that many of the things I once thought I knew were wrong. One of the principles I have misunderstood deals with generosity. I had always thought that I was generous. When I had something someone else needed I was always willing to give. Upon further reflection I have come to understand that… Read More
So You Think You Are Not Good Enough For God To Use You April 14, 2012 | 1 Comment The cry of the Haitian people is, “Eske ou ka ede nou, souple? “ (Can you help, please?) 20 Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. . . . Working together with him, then, we appeal to you not to receive the grace of God in vain. 2 For he… Read More
Promises On Which We Can Depend April 13, 2012 As we grow up the world makes us certain promises. If you work hard and play by the rules then success will be yours. If you keep the commitments you make with others then they will honor the commitments which they have made to you. Live frugally today and you will have plenty set aside… Read More