by Steve Demme | Mar 8, 2017 | Podcasts, Stewards
When making major expenditures, such as a car, a home, or furniture, there are four concepts which assist me in making a wise and godly decision. The first is prayer.“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let...
by Steve Demme | Feb 27, 2017 | Podcasts, Stewards
“Will man rob God? Yet you are robbing me. But you say, ‘How have we robbed you?’ In your tithes and contributions” (Malachi 3:8).Tithes belong to God, and generally are returned to the church in which you are a member. Contributions are in addition to the tithe. But...
by Steve Demme | Feb 21, 2017 | Podcasts, Stewards
“As you excel in everything … see that you excel in this act of grace also.” (2 Cor. 8:7)The Corinthians were being exhorted to receive a particular kind of grace, the grace to give. The fact that we can become a giver, by asking for the grace to give, is very...
by Steve Demme | Feb 12, 2017 | Podcasts, Stewards
Giving is the fruit of a redeemed life. The evidence of a heart transformation is an open wallet. Where your treasure is, there will your heart be. Conversely, where your heart is, there will your treasure be. I was told of a tight fisted individual who was converted...
by Steve Demme | Feb 6, 2017 | Podcasts, Stewards
Debt is a spiritual issue. My primary concern with spending beyond my means, with my out-go surpassing my in-come, is I am presuming upon the future. Presume means to take for granted that tomorrow will be the same as today.“Come now, you who say, ‘Today or tomorrow...
by Steve Demme | Feb 1, 2017 | Podcasts, Stewards
It seems that the majority of problems that a married couple will face are related to money. Conflicts arise about who makes it, who spends it, how it is spent, should they go into debt, and what are their long term goals concerning retirement, etc.I would hope that...
