While it's true that we shouldn't give with the sole motivation of what we will get in return, any farmer who sows seed into good ground would be quite foolish NOT to expect a return on his investment. There is a difference between TITHING and GIVING. The tithe is what we PAY back to God. [...]
Category: Giving
Are You Qualified to Help Others When You Are Struggling, Too?
Are you qualified to help others when you are struggling, too? I used to think I wasn't qualified to help others if I was waiting to receive from God myself. But then I read how Abraham prayed for Abimelech and his wife to conceive children, and they were healed, even while Sarah had not yet [...]
Want to Know the Secret to Getting Exactly What You Want?
Have you ever wished your hubby were more romantic? Have you ever wished he would plan something romantic, like a surprise getaway, a day trip, or even a date night? Have you ever felt sad because you think your husband ought to know you by now? (This USED TO BE ME) Have you ever opened [...]
Are You Praying for Your Church?
I have bowls of what I like to refer to as "nature treasures" around our home. Little things we have picked up when on vacation or just on a walk as a family and I like to date them so we have memories of our many adventures. This sweet little acorn we received at a [...]
The Semi-Empty Nest. What’s a Mom to Do?
Do you remember the days when your child moved in and out of wanting to still be a baby and wanting to be a big kid? Sometimes they wanted to crawl up and snuggle you or get your loving care when they got a boo-boo and at times they wanted to begin to take care [...]
Unto Us
"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given..." Isaiah 9:6 Unto us! Jesus came unto US! From before the very foundation of the world, Jesus consented to come UNTO US! Even before Adam and Eve committed treason in the garden, Jesus gave His YES! Even before the first sin was [...]
Should You Tithe From Your Business, Ministry, or Church?
My question would be...WHY NOT? 🙂 When we tithe personally, we are aligning ourselves with God's best for us and showing Him that we honor and understand that HE is our Provider. As an entrepreneur or the head of a church or organization, you probably receive a salary from that entity and can and should [...]
Tips For Enjoying Christmas During Estrangement
Is Motherhood Your Highest Calling?
Over the years I have spoken with many mamas who feel "mom guilt" when they have other interests, desires, and dreams in addition to the high calling of raising their arrows. Why is that? Let's talk about it. I believe it's because we have been taught that if you are a Mama, the calling to [...]
Giving Yourself the BEST Gift Ever
Are you ready to make an investment in YOURSELF? We don’t invest in coaching because we think it will change those around us, it will most definitely have ripple effects, but we do it because it’s a great way to LOVE ourselves. If the only two things Jesus commands us to do are to love [...]