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Article Type: General ArticlesBiblical Stewardship
Countless sermons extol the virtues of Abraham and Sarah, the dynamic duo who leapt from the comfy confines of their homeland to a land they didn’t even know existed.
Article Type: Biblical Stewardship
By Rev. Phillip Leo, Church Communications Director
“These women were helping to support them out of their own means.”
(Luke 8:3b, NIV)
Define disciple. “That’s easy,” you say. “A disciple is a Jesus-follower.”
True enough. But what does that look like?
Article Type: Life StoriesBiblical Stewardship
Faith Community CRC in Beaver Dam, WI has always found meaningful and creative ways to connect to their community in mission. Recently, this required the church to decide whether their next pastor would be full-time.
“We were right on the edge of being able to afford it,” recalls Bruce McMurry
Article Type: Biblical Stewardship Tips & Insights
Sometimes the cost and hassles of owning property begin to outweigh the benefits your possessions once held.
Article Type: Biblical Stewardship
A figure skater finishes her routine at a competition, and fans flood the ice with stuffed animals and flower bouquets. Sometimes, so many gifts are thrown from the stands that “sweepers” help clear the ice. Who really needs that many teddy bears? What’s the point?
Article Type: Biblical Stewardship
4 Steps to Help Husbands and Wives Move Past Their Planning Differences
If estate planning is a challenging conversation in your home, it’s no surprise! You’re in good company!
Article Type: Biblical Stewardship
Remember Leona Helmsley? She’s the hotel magnate who achieved infamy as the “Queen of Mean.” By most accounts, Helmsley earned this moniker because of her winner-take-all approach to business and even her family.
But Helmsley made her biggest splash with the final settlement of her estate.
Article Type: Biblical Stewardship
For many years, philanthropist and art patron Agnes Gund lived with Roy Lichtenstein’s famous painting “Masterpiece” over the mantle in her Manhattan apartment. She made news in 2017 when she sold it for $165 million to hedge fund manager Stephen Cohen.
Why part with such a valuable piece of artwork?
Article Type: Biblical Stewardship
By Rev. Phillip Leo, Church Communications Director
When I started seminary, the first required course was “Prolegomena,” which loosely translates from Greek to mean, “Here’s what you say before saying anything.” This makes me laugh now. Truth is, I needed that lesson!
Article Type: Biblical Stewardship
Did you brush your teeth? Have you eaten your veggies?
Whether it’s our children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews, we routinely prompt our loved ones to consider choices that will form their lifestyle and character for the better.