Category Archives: money

perspective on present possessions

Today’s devotional thought by Jefferson Vann Luke 12:32-34 Luk 12:32 “Do not be afraid, little flock, because your Father is delighted to give you the kingdom. Luk 12:33 Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide yourselves wallets that … Continue reading

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one last heartbeat

WHAT REALLY MATTERS? Luke 12:16-21 Luk 12:16 He then told them a parable: “The land of a certain rich man produced an abundant crop, Luk 12:17 so he thought to himself, ‘What should I do, because I have nowhere to … Continue reading

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hope of recovery

THE POOR NEED HOPE Leviticus 25:23-28 Lev 25:23 “The land will not be sold in perpetuity, because the land is mine. Because you are guests and temporary residents with me. Lev 25:24 And in all the country you possess, you … Continue reading

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compensation for consecration

Leviticus 7:8-10 Lev 7:8 And the priest who offers any man’s ascending offering will have for himself the skin of the ascending offering that he has offered. Lev 7:9 And every tribute offering baked in the oven and all that … Continue reading

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serious spiritual business

1 Corinthians 16:1-4 1Co 16:1 But about the collection for the holy ones, follow the directions I gave to the churces of Galatia. 1Co 16:2 On the first day of a week, each of you must put something aside, storing … Continue reading

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bad break

THOSE WHO HAVE LOST ALL HOPE Ecclesiastes 5:13-17 13 I have noticed such a terribly wrong thing under the sun: treasures were being hoarded by their owner — even though it hurt him to do so, 14 then those treasures … Continue reading

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money misery

LOVE IT, AND WATCH IT GO AWAY Ecclesiastes 5:10-12 10 Someone who loves money will never be satisfied with the money he has, nor someone who loves wealth with his current income. This fact testifies to the impermanence of money. … Continue reading

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grace is not fair

WHAT CAN WE EXPECT TO GET FOR FOLLOWING JESUS? Mark 10:28-31 28 Peter started saying to him, “Notice, we have left everything and followed you.” 29 Jesus said, ” I guarantee you, there is no one who has left a … Continue reading

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figuring life out

IF YOU DON’T NEED GOD, YOU WILL NEVER FIND HIM Mark 10:23-27 23 Then Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How tough it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!” 24 And … Continue reading

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missing one

Mark 10:17-22 17 While he was setting out on a journey, a man ran up and knelt before him, and asked him, “Good Teacher, what do I have to do so I will inherit eternal life?” 18 Jesus said to … Continue reading

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