2011-09-14T10:07:44-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/tithing/ http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-personal-power/no-tipping-allowed-6438 2011-09-14T10:07:44-05:00 You give God His, and you don't have less; you have more. You've got the God who owns it all saying, "All these things will be added to you." "You don't have to worry," Jesus said. God is your Father, not your waiter. He's your Lord, not your driver. He gets your best. When it comes to God, no tipping allowed. http://gospel.com/blog/index.php/2009/10/21/how-much-money-should-you-give-to-the-church/ 2009-10-28T10:58:15-05:00 Unsurprisingly, there are a range of opinions on how Christians should handle giving. Some think we should give as we feel led, others think it’s a strict pretax 10%, others think that 10% is just a starting point. What do you think? http://hutchcraft.com/a-life-that-matters/radio-program/good-news-bad-news-money-news-8229 2009-09-11T13:23:08-05:00 The pastor got up to the pulpit one Sunday and made an unusual announcement: “I’ve got some bad news, some good news and some bad news for you.” He had everybody’s attention. He said, “The bad news is the roof on the church is shot; it’s got to be replaced. The good news is we have the money. The bad news is it’s in your wallets!” http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Nehemiah%2010:38&version=NIV 2009-07-23T11:30:06-05:00 The practice of tithing--giving ten percent of your income back to God--was instituted in the Old Testament. It continues to be practiced in most Christian churches today. http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Numbers%2018:26-32&version=NIV 2009-07-22T13:53:26-05:00 Tithing--giving ten percent of one's income to charity and the church--is a long-standing practice that is originally laid out here in the Old Testament. Most Christians today still practice tithing as a way of supporting the church financially and reminding themselves that our money and resources are gifts from God. http://intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=32862&columnid=3881 2009-01-13T22:41:14-05:00 Being a wise steward to our limited natural resources, and save$. Some people may only see a small change or you may see a dramatic change (Like I did). In either case these tips can help you save up to several hundred dollars per year! http://intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=32857&columnid=3881 2009-01-13T22:39:07-05:00 Stewardship Part 3. Learning What It Means to Give “Cheerfully.” How do you feel when churches, ministries, or even missionaries seek you, asking for funds? Does it give you a toothache? http://intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=32856&columnid=3881 2009-01-13T22:38:07-05:00 Stewardship Part II. Are you giving what’s right, or what’s left? Last time, we looked at what God calls us to concerning Stewardship. We learned that everything belongs to Him, and that we are the caretakers of His property. As Christians... http://intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=32854&columnid=3881 2009-01-13T22:37:00-05:00 What does stewardship mean to you? There are two words that send the average congregation and common churchgoer into fear and panic, from the leadership and pastorate, that fears to offend or drive people away, convicted, lest... http://thinkchristian.net/index.php/2008/11/19/giving-in-a-rough-economy/ 2008-11-20T13:18:37-05:00 When should we give? Is giving more important than taking care of our own debts?