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Tag Archives: tithing
First Things First
There was a knock on the door of the hut where a missionary in Africa lived. The missionary responded to the knock and found one of the boys from the village holding a large fish in his hands. The boy … Continue reading
Did You Notice the Difference?
There is a story told about a church that was struggling financially. The preacher asked one of the members to take on the responsibility of overseeing the congregation’s finances. The man, who was the manager of the local grain elevator, … Continue reading
No Worries!
Two men were survivors of a shipwreck, stranded together on a deserted island. One man started working frantically, constructing a large SOS sign made out of stones and gathering wood to make a signal fire. Meanwhile, the other man sat … Continue reading
Time for the Collection
G. Brian Manning writes about the time when his five-year-old son had just graduated from wearing bow ties to neck ties. He was so proud to be dressed just like his Dad. However, one Sunday morning, his son clutched his … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor
Tagged church offering, cute things kids say, giving, illustration, Leviticus 27:30, stewardship, tithing
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No Fair!
A preacher once paid a visit to a farmer who was a member of his church. He was trying to convince the farmer that he should tithe. “If you had 100 cows,” the preacher began, “would you give 10 of … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged generosity, giving, illustration, Malachi 3:10, pig farmer, stewardship, tithing
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That’s Where They Go!
A mother once approached her young child’s Sunday School teacher with a problem. It seems that her son was keeping for himself money that he was supposed to be putting in the Sunday School offering. The mother asked the teacher … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor
Tagged generous, giving, greed, illustration, Malachi 3:10, offering, Sunday School, tithing
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Faith in Action
“As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.”—James 2:26. Most Christians are familiar with the phrase—“Faith without works is dead.” However, far too many live as though their motto is this—“Faith without works is … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Leadership
Tagged Abraham, baptism, faith, faith and deeds, faith and works, faith without works, James 2:14, James 2:26, Malachi 3:10, tithing
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You Shall Not Steal
James Bagarozzo worked as a parking meter mechanic for the city of Buffalo, NY. At least he was supposed to be repairing the meters. In fact, he was stealing from them. Over a period of 8 years, Bagarozzo brought home … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged giving, greed, illustration, James Bagarozzo, Malachi 3:8, parking meter thief, stealing, tithing, will a man rob God?
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The Negotiator
Did you hear about the son who faced an unexpected expense while away at college? He called home and told his father, “Dad, I need you to send me $100.” The father exclaimed, “$50! Why in the world do you … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged generous, giving, illustration, joke, Malachi 3:10, Matthew 23:23, stingy, tithing
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