“Are there any discounts for educators? Because I’m a teacher and you know we are poor.” As soon as that lie came out of my mouth, I felt convicted. I immediately told my young salesman, that was a lie. “I am a teacher,” I recanted, “But I am not poor.” We, as Christians are not poor and it’s not because of our paychecks. We are not poor because we...
Royalty
I wonder if Prince Charles spends sleepless nights worrying about his future? I wonder if Prince Harry worries about paying for his children’s college tuition? Probably not. Such worries seem trivial for the royal family. But can I remind you that when you accepted Jesus Christ as your savior, you became part of a royal family with unlimited resources. You were adopted into a royal family with all rights and...
Prosper In the Storm
God gave Joseph a dream, “Men will bow to you.” But soon after he had the dream, Joseph was sold into slavery by his brothers. But Joe, was a good guy, so he excelled at being a slave. His mater’s household prospered under Joe’s care. You would think Joe would have gotten a promotion. Nope. Instead he was falsely accused and ended up in jail. What? If I were...
Blessings
I came of age spiritually in the prosperity movement. I can quote all of the prosperity scriptures. Deuteronomy 28 was a particular favorite. But this morning, as I was reading it, I struggled with the verse: “You will have many children.” I struggled because I was reminded of the many women I know struggling to conceive, to start a family. By posting that truth will it make them despair, wonder...
Prosperity is NOT a Four Letter a Word
Testimony When my kids were young, I quit my good job to stay home and be a mom. We were young. We had three young kids under 5. We had not been taught how to manage money well so our finances quickly got out of control. We had some very difficult years. But God is faithful. During that time I never allowed myself to believe that lack was God’s will...
Above and Beyond
My post yesterday talked about a pastor who was asking his followers to support him in buying a $65M jest. On my Facebook feed, there was a great discussion on giving, and differentiating between our wants and needs. I want to go back to that point this morning because I believe God is calling us to change our way of thinking about resources. I think God wants us to think...
How Much is Too Much?
Recently, some friends and I had a very lively conversation. Apparently several pastors have come under scrutiny recently for asking their followers to buy very expensive jets. Is this necessary, we asked. Is this God, we debated. This morning I was reading about the construction of the tabernacle. God gave Moses specific directions how to build it. If the tabernacle were built today, it would cost a whopping $38 billion...
Talk to Your Money About God
Yesterday, I was considering the cost of a project I feel God called me to undertake. “ Lord, I need…”, I began to pray and God quickly said to me, “Don’t talk to me about money.” Now, I don’t think God is unconcerned about our financial woes. He delights when His children prosper (Psalms 35:27). I know God wants us to bring our burdens to Him. So why that response...
This Same God
And this same God who spoke and the world came into existence… This same God who parted a sea… This same God who sustained a people for forty years so that their shoes were not worn nor were any sick among them… This same God who permitted a man and woman past childbearing age to become the Parents of a multitude… This same God who sustained a widow and a...
Generosity
Becoming a generous giver according to I Corinthians 9:6-15 1. Give in faith. Know that when you sow generously you will reap generously. 2. Never give out of guilt or compulsion. Give with a cheerful heart. 3. Trust you will always have enough for every need. 4. Give to the poor. 5. When you don’t have much to give, ask God for seed to sow. He will supply and grow...