If the only money subject you preach on is the tithe, you are robing your church of spiritual truth and growth. In fact, if you look at the teachings of Jesus, He taught extensively about money while only mentioning the tithe in passing. As Jesus taught, He was concerned about the spiritual implications of money far more than He was the religious rules of giving.

Unfortunately, many pastors and teachers ... read full post

If God does not own your wallet, He does not have your heart. Jesus made that statement abundantly clear when He said, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

So, what does that mean for pastors and church leaders? First of all, it means that the way money is discussed in your church is vital to the spiritual health of your people. Second, it means that as a pastor, you will ... read full post

On December 5, 1828 “Old Hickory” became the President of the United States.* This old dude was like the John Wayne of his day. Reportedly, he wasn’t afraid to fight in duels and even fatally wounded some of his opponents. In spite of that (or maybe because of that) he was elected as our 7th president.

That same year, a small group of believers formed a new church just outside of ... read full post

When we think of generosity, we might look at the size of the gift or the nobility of the cause. We might call someone "generous," for example, who contributes a modest sum to a charitable cause to promote the good of society. But Jesus measured generosity by a radically new standard: the condition of the giver's heart.

The apostle Paul said that even the most lavish donations are empty acts in God's sight if ... read full post