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Christian Generosity Step #1: Trust God By Dr. Gary G. Hoag
As the financial world seems to be collapsing, you’ve probably been tempted to get stressed out and worry about your personal or ministry finances. I know I have! I feel this pressure from our culture, and it feels like the world’s weight on my shoulders. I also get it from a verse I believe could…
Sowing Truth in the Lives of Stewards By Dr. Gary G. Hoag
Recently, I read some of Steve Siebold’s research on “How Rich People Think” in America. Below (in bold) you will find five of his statements, which exemplify the world’s thinking. These ideas seek to shape our thinking and the stewards we serve. Steward leaders must understand these false narratives and respond with truth from God’s…
Debt and Biblical Reflections By Dr. Gary Hoag
We live in a time when social activists are seeking to end slavery and human trafficking around the globe, while a more nefarious foe has enslaved the peoples of the earth: debt (Proverbs 22:7b). Perhaps we don’t hear much about this because God’s people are no different than the world. How big is this problem?…
Business Ethics: The Trustworthy Steward By Rich Howard
Recently, I listened to a lecture on ethics in leadership by the late Howard Hendricks, a former professor at Dallas Theological Seminary. He spoke of his participation in a symposium at the Center for Creative Leadership, where it was determined the number one need in business leadership is ethics. In this lecture, Hendricks challenged the…
Leading in the Glory-strength of God By Tami Heim
Be assured that from the first day, we heard of you; we haven’t stopped praying for you, asking God to give you wise minds and spirits attuned to his will, and so acquire a thorough understanding of the ways in which God works. We pray you’ll live well for the Master, making him proud of…
The Battle for Integrity By Dan Busby
While far from perfect, King David is one of the first ones we think of when the discussion turns to integrity. Asaph, the royal court composer, said David shepherded them with “the integrity of his heart and guided them by the skillfulness of his hands” (Psalm 78:72, KVJ). David led Israel with “skillful hands.” Yes,…