We are familiar with King David’s sin with Bathsheba. But we are also told of another sinful episode in David’s life. At the peak of his royal power, David took a census of his armies. He wanted to quantify his military might. It was an act of pride and God brought judgment on the nation of Israel in the form of a plague. Seventy thousand … [Read more...]
Enough is Enough
Our Prepare the Way campaign represents a strategic opportunity that will require great sacrifice. We are all praying about what God would have us give toward this goal. We all desire to be generous people and I think it starts with a contentment with what we have. We need to settle on a simple lifestyle and look to allocate our … [Read more...]
The Baseline of Giving
Last Sunday, our congregation voted to move forward with a capital campaign. By God’s grace we are seeking to better utilize our facility and make it increasingly effective and accessible for gospel ministry. So needless to say, we are going to push ourselves to give sacrificially over these next few years. But as we start a new year, it is a … [Read more...]
The Antidote to Greed
We might not consider ourselves wealthy but we live in one of the most affluent societies in the world. And that brings with it certain inherent dangers – most notably pride and independence. We can come to think that our possessions are simply the result of our effort and ingenuity. And we can come to depend upon these things and find our identity … [Read more...]