Giving is about the heart While some people think that generosity and tithing is a duty or obligation it really expresses our worship giving glory to God In this message from Corinthians Pastor Lutzer shares five facts about giving God loves to bless a cheerful giver This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at rtwoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]

The Creator of the universe gave His life so that we could share in His inheritance and reign with Him forever This Gospel motivated early Christians in Corinth to give In this message from Corinthians Pastor Lutzer points out three truths about giving The Gospel motivates us to be generous This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at rtwoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode How can I be a cheerful giver if I am struggling financially How should I understand the third heaven in Corinthians - Is the church too hesitant when talking about hell and judgment Are there non-financial ways I can give to the church What should I do when I don't feel convicted for my sins Today's Offer Give a Gift to Core Christianity Request our latest special offers here or call - -THE-CORE - - to request them by phone Want to partner [... more]

Brenda was walking toward the mall exit when a flush of pink from a display window caught her eye She turned and stood spellbound before a cotton-candy colored coat Oh how Holly would love it Finances had been tight for her coworker friend who was a single mother and while Brenda knew Holly needed a warm coat she was also confident that her friend would never lay down cash on such a purchase for herself After wavering ever so slightly Brenda smiled reached for her wallet and arranged for the coat to be shipped to Holly rsquo s home She [... more]

Nicholas who was born in the third century had no idea that centuries after his death he would be known as Santa Claus He was just a man who loved God and genuinely cared for people One time he learned of a family who was in great financial distress Nicholas decided to help He came to their home at night and threw a bag of gold through an open window which landed in a sock or shoe Nicholas gave cheerfully of his own possessions and did many kind deeds The apostle Paul urged the believers in Corinth to be cheerful [... more]

Scaling It rsquo s a term used in the world of fitness that allows room for anyone to participate If the specific exercise is a push-up for example then maybe you can do ten in a row but I can only do four The instructor rsquo s encouragement to me would be to scale back the push-up according to my fitness level at the time We rsquo re not all at the same level but we can all move in the same direction In other words she would say ldquo Do your four push-ups with all the strength you have [... more]

The Bible tells us that God loves a cheerful giver And it repeatedly makes clear that what rsquo s in your heart counts a lot more than what rsquo s in your checkbook On the next Moneywise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore talk with financial expert Ron Blue about true generosity We rsquo ll discuss giving with an open heart on the next MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]