Posted on Feb 3, 2022 in 40 Days of Stewardship | Tags: giving, money, stewardship
14 Yet it was kind of you to share my trouble. 15 And you Philippians yourselves know that in the beginning of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church entered into partnership with me in giving and receiving, except you only. 16 Even in Thessalonica you sent me help for my needs once and again. 17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that increases to your credit. 18 I have received full payment, and more. I am well supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God. 19 And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. 20 To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.
Philippians 4:14–20 (ESV)
Enter into a partnership of giving. Start first with your local church then expand from there.
You may think that your little bit won’t make much difference. But when you enter into a partnership of giving a little bit goes a long way.
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Posted on Feb 2, 2022 in 40 Days of Stewardship | Tags: giving, money, stewardship, work
Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need. Ephesians 4:28 (ESV)
Buy something for yourself AND another one for someone else.
You work hard for what you have. Way to go! But the Bible doesn’t teach that we need to just work hard for what we have, but we need to work for what we give! Making a contribution to others will make your work more meaningful and enjoyable.
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Posted on Feb 1, 2022 in 40 Days of Stewardship | Tags: giving, money, stewardship
give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.” Luke 6:38
Engage in an act of generosity. Tip your bowl! Pour it out!
A lot of people are offended by talk about giving. We shouldn’t be. How do we change our mentality toward giving? I can show you with a bowl!
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Posted on Jan 31, 2022 in 40 Days of Stewardship | Tags: money, poverty, stewardship
There was not a needy person among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold and laid it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need. Acts 4:34–35 (ESV)
Eliminate extra and give it to someone who doesn’t have enough.
One of the fundamental principles of stewardship is that God has created a world in which everyone should have enough. But something has gone wrong and created a deficit. Eliminate extra and give it to someone who needs it.
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Posted on Jan 30, 2022 in 40 Days of Stewardship | Tags: giving, money, stewardship
Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.” Luke 6:38
Give and watch God bless.
The steward only needs one reason to give. The master commands it. But there is something else that happens when we give that serves as a motivation. God blesses giving. In this stewardship tip Brian Branam shares about a recent, but recurring, experience he and his family have in giving.
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Posted on Jan 29, 2022 in 40 Days of Stewardship | Tags: money, stewardship
Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it. Proverbs 13:11
Setup a way to use spare change to build your savings.
Brian mentioned that he uses Acorns to round up purchases. Here is more information about how to get started with Acorns.
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Posted on Jan 28, 2022 in 40 Days of Stewardship | Tags: money, stewardship
37 This proposal pleased Pharaoh and all his servants. 38 And Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find a man like this, in whom is the Spirit of God?” 39 Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has shown you all this, there is none so discerning and wise as you are. Genesis 41:37-39
Calculate 3 – 6 months of expenses and set a goal for an emergency fund.
When it comes to emergencies it’s not if but WHEN. Are you ready? Joseph was described as wise and discerning. It’s about making the right decision at the right time.
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Posted on Jan 27, 2022 in 40 Days of Stewardship | Tags: money, stewardship
A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich. He who gathers in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who brings shame. Proverbs 10:4-5
Evaluate your items and activities that demand regular payments or a lot of upkeep. If you don’t need it, get rid of it and relieve some financial stress.
There are a lot of things we are paying for regularly that we don’t really need. Wouldn’t it be nice to get rid of that payment or free up some cash? Evaluate the list shared in this video and if you don’t need it, get rid of it!
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Posted on Jan 26, 2022 in 40 Days of Stewardship | Tags: money, savings, stewardship
A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich. He who gathers in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who brings shame.
Proverbs 10:4-5
Make a plan to save your first $1,000.
Your first $1,000 is the hardest to save. If you’re struggling to pay off your smallest debt AND work towards your first $1,000 which should you work on first?
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Posted on Jan 25, 2022 in 40 Days of Stewardship, General | Tags: budget, money, savings
Go to the ant, O sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise. Without having any chief, officer, or ruler, she prepares her bread in summer and gathers her food in harvest. How long will you lie there, O sluggard? When will you arise from your sleep? A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and want like an armed man. – Proverbs 6:6–11 (ESV)
Look ahead at some things that it would be NICE to pay cash for rather than borrowing money. Is it a vacation, a gift, a party, a repair? Dream a little and set some goals for savings.
Budgeting is tough and it can be boring. In today’s stewardship tip, Brian Branam encourages you to dream a little. Wouldn’t it be nice to have cash in hand for that vacation rather than putting it on a credit card? How about a party you have coming up or a remodel to your home? Dream a little and set some goals for savings. In tomorrow’s stewardship tip Brian will show you how to get started.
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