Tag: poor

Everything She Had

April 24, 2017

Have you ever gone to church and brought your entire savings account with you? When you think no one is watching, you slip a check – made out to the amount of “everything I have” – into the offering box, and you leave literally and profoundly empty-handed. You’re not sure where your next meal is … More Everything She Had

Sell All That You Have and Build Bigger Church Buildings

January 18, 2017

Church buildings can be a good thing. Most would argue in favor of their effectiveness and necessity. I’m not opposed to church buildings. But Jesus never said, “Sell all that you have and build bigger church buildings.” True, Jesus’ encounter with the rich young ruler gets to the heart of a person’s condition before God, … More Sell All That You Have and Build Bigger Church Buildings

simple living {getty}

April 17, 2015

You know the Gettys. If you don’t, this is a problem. And this blog post is here to fix your problem. In my personal opinion, Christians should spend lots of time surrounded by the following kinds of songs: {1} Songs which are word-for-word Scripture set to music. It’s crazy powerful. {2} Songs which retell the stories … More simple living {getty}