Matiyu 19:24

Money is an essential means of conducting the affairs in our lives. With it, we purchase necessities, pay bills, tithe, support ministries, and give to those in need. As legitimate as these transactions are, it’s worth asking ourselves about our motives and priorities. Do we possess money, or does it possess us? Or better yet, do we manage money wisely since, ultimately, God owns it all (Psalm 50:10)? Let’s do some thinking and praying about our finances this week.

How can the fruit of the spirit win the battle against the sins of my flesh? This four-day reading plan shows the battles of JOY versus jealousy, greed, self-pity, and ungratefulness. Kristi Krauss uses the fruit of the spirit found in Galatians 5 as a guide to spur us into action to become champions of JOY in our daily lives.

Ever used the phrase “That’s impossible,” or “I could never do that”? At some point, we’ve all felt out of our depth. We might even say that our faith sometimes feels impossible. It may feel impossible to give up something that we know isn’t good for us, or to be brave enough to share our faith with others. But we believe in the God of the impossible, who moves mountains, calms storms and even raises the dead. Read along and be inspired by persecuted Christians who don’t just believe, but are seeing that with God, anything is possible.

Are you retired or getting close? Although the term “retirement planning” is primarily focused on finances and healthcare, there is much more to it than that. In this study, we uncover what the Bible say about retirement and what that means for you. Join our mostly-retired-from-the-workforce author as we delve deep into God’s plan for retirement. CAUTION: content might be surprising!