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TESTING! EQUALS A CHANGE OF HEART READ Matthew 6: 21 REFLECT I was at the lowest point financially that I’ve ever been in my life, caused by some very difficult circumstances along with some bad choices. I had very little to give, or so I thought, until God showed me that the very thing I […]

BE SOMEONE THAT GOD CAN USE READ Luke 1: 26-38, 46-55 REFLECT I used to work for one of the wisest men I’ve ever known. I didn’t know anyone who lived with more integrity than he did. When he went into business meetings and public discussions, he conducted himself with the utmost of respect for

LATER AND GREATER READ 2 Corinthians 9: 6-11 REFLECT God does not want us to be poor. The Bible talks at great length about money. Some scriptures are about giving, but most of them are about managing what God has given us. I believe that if we manage our resources wisely, we can give generously.

ASK WHY FASTING – TODAY WE WILL BE FASTING “PERSONAL PURCHASES”. PLEASE REFER TO PAGE 3 FOR MORE INFORMATION ON FASTING. READ John 11: 1-36 REFLECT One of the most frustrating stages of parenting is the “why” stage. It’s that stage (between 3 and 6) when your child asks you “why” about every issue that

AT WHAT COST? REMINDER: TOMORROW’S FAST – PERSONAL PURCHASES READ Genesis 22: 1-18 REFLECT Personally, there is no more challenging a story than that of Abraham and Isaac. As the father of two young children, I can’t imagine how Abraham must have wrestled with the sacrifice God had asked him to make. Have you ever

BUT EVEN IF HE DOES NOT… READ Daniel 3: 1-18 REFLECT When I was a teenage boy I was often asked by our elderly neighbours to cut their grass or shovel their driveway. I often met this opportunity with mixed emotions. I knew that helping them out was the right thing to do, but I

GIVE AND IT SHALL BE GIVEN READ Luke 6: 38 REFLECT We live in a society where giving is not the focus; but getting is. People have become more focused on themselves to the detriment of those around them. Volunteerism is dying. Many organizations and churches who rely on volunteers are struggling to stay afloat

HOME SWEET HOME READ Acts 16: 13-15 REFLECT As the apostles were traveling from city to city preaching the gospel, God opened peoples’ hearts to who He is. When He does that, people believe the truth about Jesus Christ and are filled with God’s Holy Spirit. Even today, that Spirit gives believers great boldness. Think

IMMEDIATE RESPONSE AND TOTAL COMMITMENT IN THE FACE OF OUR FEARS READ  Joshua 2: 1-21 REFLECT Joshua secretly sent out two spies who promised to go wherever he sent them. They were strong and courageous. God did not wait for Rahab to be perfect in order to use her. He knew her faith would make