In our series on Biblical Principles of Stewardship, we have defined a steward and discused the responsibilities, disciplines, and hindrances to Biblical Stewardship. If you have missed any of them, I highly recommend going back and catching up as they are foundational to today's lesson. Today, we will talk about The Urgency of … [Read more...]
Biblical Principles of Stewardship ~ Hindrances of Stewardship
In our study of Biblical Stewardship we have learned the definition of a steward and the basics of stewardship in Stewardship 101..http://thejourneyofasteward.com/biblical-principles-stewardship.html In week 2 we talked about disciplines of being a good … [Read more...]
Consider Your Ways ~ Recognizing the 7 Obstacles of Obedience
I have been reading the book of Haggai for a couple weeks preparing for another lecture on the Minor Prophets. I love that God is revealing a different side of His character after His judgement and their captivity. But as I was reading, I saw behaviors in the Israelites that I personally struggle with that are huge obstacles in my own obedience. … [Read more...]
5 Steps to Forgiveness
" And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you." ~ Ephesians 4:32 Forgiveness is a difficult concept to get a grip on. The only way we can truly understand it is if we understand the basis for which we can forgive and that is only that the Father forgives us through the … [Read more...]
5 Traits to F.O.C.U.S. ~ Adjusting the Eye
Peter was an amazing man. Although we read about so many of his mistakes throughout the gospel, God was preparing and refining his heart to do outrageous things for the Kingdom of God! This man fully trusted the Master to walk on water. If you know the story, you know that he took his eyes off of Christ and began to sink and that is the lesson … [Read more...]
GET REAL! A Call for Authentic Faith ~ Preparation
This is part two of our series in the book of James: GET REAL! A Call for Authentic Faith. Read part one here....http://thejourneyofasteward.com/get-real-call-for-authentic-faith-patience.html Preparation is a key component to everything we do! Preparation or lack there of can determine how smooth our day runs, whether we keep on schedule, or … [Read more...]
7 Characteristics of a Disobedient Heart
We have been studying the Minor Prophets for Bible Study this year and It has been pretty amazing! The parallels between what Israel had become and what America is right now is a little scary! But the truth's of God's character despite the sinfulness of His chosen people leave me undone. The schedule fell on me to lecture on the book of Jonah. I … [Read more...]