How do you adequately say “thank you” to someone who gives so much of themselves, laying aside their own lives for the sake of serving and caring for the spiritual health of others? Depending on the level of forethought and creativity, there are many ways to thank a pastor!
Self Improvement
10 Compelling Reasons to Give More
One would expect a Christian blog to talk about giving. We may ask, “how much should I give? Where should I give?” Giving is part of our Christian mission. If Christians can increase their giving by embracing missional frugality, much good will be done in their lives, in their relationship with God, and around the world.
Why Geese Honk and Lessons We Can Learn From Them
I recently found a really interesting article that talks a little about the natural tendencies of geese to help each other out when in flight formation, and how that kind of support plays a large role in our finances…
Words of Encouragement For Tough Times:
As America experiences foreclosures galore, coupled with extended periods of high unemployment and ever increasing bankruptcies, our individual and corporate challenge is this: “How do you handle tough times?” The above quiz is only a snippet of how, throughout history, trials have catapulted people into greatness…
Are You a Tigger, an Eeyore, or a Pooh?
Winnie Pooh creator A. A. Milne had great insights into human behavior, as demonstrated in his characters Tigger, Eeyore, and Winnie the Pooh. We all know real life Tiggers, Eeyores and Poohs. In fact, most of us can see some of these three in our own lives. Because our personalities often determine how we…
A Big Money/Life Lesson from Wal-Mart’s Sam Walton
Recently I came across an article about Sam Walton, the founder of Wal-Mart. It was a very interesting read and I found some things I never knew. After doing a little further digging about Wal-Mart I found an article quoting George Will, who had this to say about the company…
Be A Blessing | 10 Creative Ways To Give
I am a missionary, and my family is supported by the generous contributions given to our ministry. When you’re fundraising, it is nice to know some generous Christians with the means to give. That is why I was touched when I read the following words:“When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices; when the wicked…
5 Legitimate Work From Home Jobs & Opportunities
We live in tough times. Those who are not unemployed are under-employed. Many people agonize between taking a second job and family time. My goal is to share with you some resources that allow you to earn extra income for your family from the comfort of your own home on your schedule. Many of these examples I have personally used to add extra income to my household when needed. I am not going to focus on starting an online business in this post (although, for the diligent there is money to be made in blogging, Adsense, creating your own products, selling on ebay, and affiliate sales.) Instead, I want to introduce to you a few reputable work-from-home companies that will pay you for your work…