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There’s a scene in Finding Nemo of a flock of seagulls incessantly chanting, “Mine, mine, mine,” over and over. They are depicted as greedy birds obsessed with claiming their fish food. When they see a fish, they call out... Continue Reading »
When asked about giving my money to God, one thought comes to mind: Stewardship. Stewardship means it is not mine to control. It means I am taking care of something that belongs to someone else. It all belongs to... Continue Reading »
Writing about how married couples handle their money is a tricky matter, mostly because both parties, though one in marriage, may have very different opinions on how finances should be handled in the marriage. To begin, both the husband... Continue Reading »
In his first letter to the church in Corinth, Paul writes, “So also the Lord directed those who proclaim the gospel to get their living from the gospel” (1 Cor. 9:14). A few verses prior, Paul rhetorically asks, “Do... Continue Reading »
Many think believers in Christ should tithe (defined as giving 10 percent of one’s income), and many use the language of “tithes and offerings” in worship services. Others are equally convinced tithing is not required for believers. Which view... Continue Reading »
Does the Bible command Christians to tithe and, if so, is the baseline 10 percent as expressed in the Old Testament? I believe the answer is yes. The tithe is essential for holiness, vital for the ongoing work of... Continue Reading »
In his recent Palm Sunday homily, Pope Leo XIV called into question whether a Christian can use violence in any situation or engage in warfare and remain in good fellowship with Jesus. His homily, focused on Jesus as “King... Continue Reading »
If you’re a church leader, you need to spend intentional time with a senior adult — or with a lot of them. Even a monthly lunch and conversation will pay dividends in your ministry. Here’s why you need to... Continue Reading »
Editor’s note: Several years ago, Founders Ministries published Dear Timothy, an excellent multi-author work (see New & Noteworthy Books in this issue) that quickly rose to the top of my list among books on pastoral/local church ministry. That work... Continue Reading »
How does your church measure success? For many churches, the ABCs of success are attendance, buildings and cash. While these are the easiest things to measure, pastors know they aren’t the best. There has to be a better way... Continue Reading »
Empty – it’s not one of our favorite terms. It’s not one of our preferred greetings. When someone asks you, “How are you doing?” you probably don’t respond by saying, “Empty, thanks for asking!” Many popular songs through the... Continue Reading »
I regularly hear the voice of William D. Downs Jr. echoing in my mind. Dr. Downs was the department chair and professor of communications and journalism at Ouachita Baptist University for 41 years. He was relentless, hounding us want-to-be... Continue Reading »
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