Having been redeemed by the blood of our Lord, we are equipped for a life of service in his name. “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you” (Luke 22:20). © Copyright Parish Publishing, LLC
Stewardship
Jesus has accomplished his work on Earth. Now we take up the joyful task of making his name known among the nations. Jesus said to his father, “As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world” (John 17:18). © Copyright Parish Publishing, […]
Stewardship Reflection, March 13, 2014
Jesus has accomplished his work on Earth. Now we take up the joyful task of making his name known among the nations. Jesus said to his father, “As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world” (John 17:18). © Copyright Parish Publishing, LLC
Stewardship Reflection, March 6, 2014
A “steward” is defined as a manager of someone else’s property. In God’s Word, a “steward” was put in charge of his master’s household and given full authority to manage all of his material belongings. In 1 Corinthians 4:2 Paul wrote, “Now it is required that those who have been […]
Stewardship Reflection, February 27, 2014
In Paul’s letter to the Corinthians, he asked them to give to the distressed Christians in Jerusalem. Paul told them their participation in the offering to Jerusalem was a way “to test the sincerity of [their] love” (2 Corinthians 8:8). True charity and generosity can’t be commanded. Paul wanted the […]
Stewardship Reflection, February 20, 2014
King Solomon wrote, “Whoever trusts in his riches will fall . . .” (Proverbs 11:28). Satan wants us to trust in our money and believe that we need to keep and hoard it. Money is possibly Satan’s most effective tool, and he loves to use it against us. He knows […]
Stewardship Reflection, February 13, 2014
To teach us selfless service, Jesus demonstrated a perfect example of servant leadership. He washed the dust and dirt off his disciples’ feet (John 13:1-17). On the day before his crucifixion, Jesus, who was both Son of Man and Son of God, took a towel and a water basin and […]
Stewardship Reflection, February 6, 2014
All of us have been confronted with situations when we have lacked the wisdom and the self-discipline to say, “No” to what is displeasing to God. As we grow in faith, though, we learn to “submit [our] selves . . . to God . . . [and to] resist the […]
Stewardship Reflection, January 30, 2014
Through our own personal efforts, we are not going to be able to give more. We can grow in the grace of giving only because the Holy Spirit, working through God’s Word, instructs and empowers us to be more generous. As we spend time reading and studying God’s Word, we […]