Joy - it is NOT a personality! It is a fruit of the Spirit. It is a gift from God. Joy is not happiness - it is NOT dependent on our circumstances, but a belief rooted in the deep truth of who God is.
Biblical Stewardship and Kingdom investment (pt 3) - In this message, we are reminded of the 5 types of capital Jesus identified in Luke 16:11-15 and learn why the ways we use finances (the 'lowest' form of capital) has big implications.
Biblical stewardship is more about how you invest rather than how much you have to work with. Capital exists in spiritual, relational, physical and intellectual as well as financial material.
When someone mentions stewardship, we often think stewardship = finances, but what does the Bible say about stewarding circumstances, revelation, information, time?
Paul says to Timothy, and hence to us, "Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season; Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching."
"The gospel comes with a house key," shares Jylan and Nathan as they are commission to serve God in Japan as carriers of the Good News of Jesus Christ.
It is so encouraging when we share our stories of God's work in our lives. Caroline leads us in an encouragement to recall and write down some of the good things that God has been showing His kindness and faithfulness.
The Church - God's people - are anointed for beauty and for glory, together God is making a "living" temple that declares His message of salvation, redemption, and restored intimacy with Him.