The word “famine” in Genesis 26 literally means “recession.” They are all throughout the scripture. During economic downturns, we do one of two things: We hide and hold, or we face and place ourselves in a position to be blessed. This is not time to hoard your “stuff.” This is a time to give, sow [...]
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Re-evaluate During This Economic Challenge
Posted: December 1, 2008 in GivingTags: Economic Crisis, Finance, Giving, John Hagee, Wealth
We must learn to be seed conscious, not need conscious. Everytime God gives you the opportunity to give, He is giving you and opportunity to increase your income. (Matt. 13:3-8) You may be so far behind financially that you don’t believe it is possible to ever catch up. But you are wrong. (2 Cor. 9:8) [...]
During challenging economic times, studies show that God’s people don’t really flinch and continue to “give,” oftentimes more than they were giving. I think people, in general, begin to realize how quickly “it” can come and go and the right thing to do is to make sure that percentage giving to God’s work is in place. [...]
Let’s make it simple. We’re not discussing Old Testament tithing or New Testament giving, but just generosity, Jesus-style. Are you doing this? Think about it this way: If every dollar in your paycheck is truly put there by God, then we must remember that He has set up a spiritual economy for us. Here it [...]
At Origin Church, we have set out on a major mission to have in our DNA, a culture of transparency and authenticity; one that allows people to come as they are, honestly, not hiding any of the challenges they or we face, and being loved all the same. Francis Chan wrote the following words, but I cannot [...]
Church giving and support should never go down, only up, regardless of the economy! I am aware that it often does slip during economies like we’re experiencing, but we should actually step up and give more. If we could learn the value of Malachi 3 where God said to “test him” in giving and see [...]
Many times, believers do not understand what it means for their personal lives and the Kingdom, for them to adopt a generous giving spirit in their lives, financially. What we’re really saying is, start giving a % of your income to your local church! Watch what happens! It’s required by God for blessing in Malachi [...]
Robert Powell won over $12M dollars in the Florida lottery recently and took home $6M. He was ready and prepared to drop $600,000 into the offering plate at his Baptist church in Florida, as a tithe, but the church refused it due to the fact that I assume they view it as “tainted.” First of [...]
In the life of church planting, having all 3 are a bonus! A “Parent” partner is a financial partner that gives a substantial amount of funding and literally gives as if the planter & staff were a paid staff member of their organizaiton. This could be a church, a person, or a business owner. This provides a window [...]
Our Partners now have the option to give electronically here at Origin, through e-give. This is for your convenience and you can set up your tithe, offering, monthly partnership, or special gift either weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or whatever you choose. It is stewardship made easy! It has the highest level of security. Any account can be used [...]
