Mother Teresa’s secret was quite another: more robust, reliable, and real; born of the most powerful force in the universe–the only One to have faced death and overcome it forever. The God-man whose light shines still gentle and strong in our collective night. She would tell us that we are each equipped by God to [...]
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Facebook Greener Grass
Posted: December 26, 2008 in BloggingTags: authenticity, facebook, fake, grass
Appearances are deceiving! Facebook is a good example. As much as I love it, it can be overbearing on and in our lives. As you read status updates, one can wonder about the real lives of their neighbor and if other peoples’ lives are really better. ”Tired of hating the friend who ate a dozen [...]
A great day of family, friends, good food, and memories! Don’t just enjoy the day, enjoy the seconds! From ours to yours, Merry Christmas!
God Looks At Success Differently Than We Always Have
Posted: December 23, 2008 in DenominiationsTags: decline, southern baptists, success
“Shouldn’t the church find more faithful ways of measuring its success? Mercy instead of membership? Forgiveness instead of financial contributions? Baptisms lived in the world instead of baptisms recorded in a book? Justice instead of just stats?” Hello!!! -Washington Post Article- (read full article here)
Churches Be Encouraged!
Posted: December 22, 2008 in GivingTags: Economic Crisis, Giving, money, recession
A poor economy doesn’t always mean less cash for the collection plate, according to a study by the Christian research group Empty Tomb Inc., which found that in six recessions since 1968, donations by church members declined in three and increased in three. God has ways………still sends manna! Keep the dream alive!
If a person is 72.5 years old, they can no longer leave their money in an IRA without taking mandatory withdrawals. They can give, without being taxed, directly from their IRA to the church up to $100K for the next two years. If you know someone, pass this word along; it could benefit a lot of [...]
Concentrate on the ONE Who Gave the Bible
Posted: December 20, 2008 in EvangelismTags: atheist, authenticity, Evangelism, gospel, witness
The Bible giver’s heart, attitude, genuineness, and lack of condemnation, will ALWAYS get the attention of people who don’t like church, don’t like God, or who’ve just given up on the whole thing. It’s exactly what we’re all about at Origin Church. Saw this on Vince Antonucci’s blog; it’s worth sharing. Watch:
Dave Ramsey on Practices
Posted: December 19, 2008 in GivingTags: Giving, non-profits, offering, tithe
Dear Dave, As a Christian, I always give to my church. I was wondering if you think it’s okay to also give to local causes, such as animal shelters, scholarship funds and other things. Annie Dear Annie, Certainly, it’s okay. I think people should give to lots of different things if they’ve been blessed. As [...]
Sometimes getting a crowd to fill our event makes it look successful, but it’s really not!
This goes out to our launch teamers and their GENEROSITY these 5 months! Everybody is beginning to tithe and give, already, and this is the kind of culture of generosity this church will be founded upon. I can tell you, God has special plans in store for you and it’s not at all, what Origin [...]
