Stewards in an Unexpected Place: A Personal Story
I find tremendous examples of stewardship and fundraising in all kinds of places. Recently, I encountered great stewards (and fundraisers, too) on a somewhat remote beach on a rainy Saturday morning. Here’s the story.
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Stewarding Church Technology
Amid the fallout from the economic recession, forecasters indicated that this recession is different from previous ones. One of the key differences is the advancement of technology. Cable news reported that technology has changed the “playing fields” ...<< MORE >>
Stewardship Lessons from Passing Generations
Have you ever heard a person say one of these comments?
"I paid good money for that . . ."
"You never know how much you will need."
"Save it for a rainy day."
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More Money & Quickly!
A colleague recently asked me, "What do church leaders believe is their greatest area of stewardship need?" The answer is easy. Most church leaders perceive that the greatest area of stewardship need is the need for MONEY. They need more of it, and they need it ...<< MORE >>
The Big Three: Remaining Focused on the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Read Matthew 28:16-20
The American auto manufacturers, often referred to as The Big Three, are forecast to have an unprecedented socio-economic impact on North America, and perhaps the world, over the coming months and year.
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Spare Change
What happens to spare change? Many people have developed interesting ways of collecting or using their spare change. Some families collect it in a jar for a designated family activity, like vacations. Parents often give these coins to their children for safe keeping in a piggy bank. Still others ...<< MORE >>
Economic Bailout
No matter how it is framed, the historic economic bailout of the U.S. financial system (the Emergency Stabilization Act of 2008,one act of Public Law 110-343) is most likely not one of America’s finest moments. By using extreme language coding, the response to the financial crisis has shifted ...<< MORE >>
Money Insurance or God's Assurance
Most people usually have at least one type of insurance – auto insurance. Many individuals also have other types of insurance, like life, long-term healthcare, or property insurance. Some persons even carry a comprehensive policy, commonly called an “umbrella policy.” Realistically, one may purchase insurance to cover just about any ...<< MORE >>
What Is the Message?
Chicago O’Hare Airport was busy. I was eating lunch in the crowded food court and watching the bustle of people walking briskly along Concourse H of Terminal 3. An undercurrent of indiscernible conversations buzzed around me. Yet, I could hear the muffled voice of a gate agent from somewhere ...
<< MORE >>Economic Stimulus Package Checks
Tax rebate checks have already arrived by direct deposit to several Americans’ bank accounts. Upwards of 130 million American families and individuals will be receiving the so-called "economic stimulus package" checks in the weeks ahead from the Internal Revenue Service. Eligible persons will receive up to $600 ($1,200 ...
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