Encountering Mark Our gospel is the beloved account of the widow’s mite, the generous, extravagantly generous, woman who gave all that she had in the temple treasury. The… read more

Encountering Luke We have had a couple of occasions to speak about Christians and money in recent weeks (See Pulpit Resource for August 1 and August 8). Of course, most of us… read more

"All you have done lately is preach about giving." "We had a ‘Vision Campaign,’ but it all came down to wanting us to give more." "If it’s going to cost more… read more

I try to not to covet, as it is the tenth commandment. But every time Apple releases a new product (or anyone rolls out anything new, really) my want somehow turns into need… read more

A friend related the following story to me. “Before I left for church on Sunday, I realized it was the week to make a contribution to the church. I hadn’t been there… read more

Whether you are in plenty or in want, money has a direct connection to your values, your faith, and the health of your relationships. It's no wonder that in the Sermon on the… read more