Defeating Doubt: Is the Bible Reliable in Our Daily Lives?
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The amazing truth about Christianity that sets it apart from other religions and spiritual beliefs is that we serve a risen, resurrected and personal God.
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FREE Financial Coaching & Teaching on Managing Money
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Money is a powerful tool, that when used rightly can enable and empower a person and family. But money is also powerfully destructive to people and families when mismanaged or abused. What is interesting is that either happiness and fulfillment or pain and stress come from how we manage our money. In Psalm 90:10-17 we are called to number the days of our life, which will most likely be 70, 80, or 90 years, so that we can maximize our opportunity to work on Jesus’ mission of seeing the Church impact lives in our city and world.
Read MoreIs God Angry that I Don’t Give?
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One of my favorites songs that we regularly sing at Vintage Church is This is a Amazing Grace by Jeremy Riddle and Bethel Music. The song describes the greatness and awesomeness of God’s Grace.
God’s Grace is Amazing because:
Read MoreHope for the Day After Father’s Day
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Most of you know that yesterday was Father’s Day. At Vintage Church, every father received a bottled Coke or Root Beer which the vKids decorated with neck ties. We are thankful for our fathers! However, we also recognize that fatherhood can be tough.
Read MoreSaving and Investing Part II: Next Steps
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The ideas below are practical steps you can take to start saving and investing (you can read part one on mindset and approach here). If you are not currently saving or investing, work through these steps over time, knocking out one at a time (or educate yourself on other approaches and figure out a plan that works best for you). Start slowly by eliminating a fun activity/pleasure purchase here or there if you currently live above or below your means and make a conscious decision to save that money. As you save and gain momentum, you will want to save more and more. If you already save and invest, hopefully these tips help you save and invest more than you already do.
Read MoreLiving in the Reality of Injustice: Defeating the World’s Doubt About Christians
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As believers and followers of Jesus, there is a great tension between our sinful condition and the grace and mercy of Jesus on our behalf. Our world is full of an abundance of issues and problems. It doesn’t take long to notice that our world is in deep, thick turmoil. Although this is a difficult reality for us to grasp as Christians, we should not be surprised, for Jesus himself spoke of these things during his ministry.
Read MoreSaving and Investing Part I: The Mindset and Approach
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One of my favorite stories in the Bible about stewardship is Noah and the ark. God’s provision is evident in His warning to Noah (Genesis 6:13, 17; 7:4), His instructions to build the ark (Genesis 6:14-16, 19-21), and in Him sending all living creatures to the ark (Genesis 7:8-9). Often overlooked is Noah’s obedience (Genesis 6:22; 7:5, 15; 8:18-19).
Read MoreSpending & Debt: Practical Advice for Common Questions
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Like so many issues we face in our daily lives, the topics of spending and debt, while mentioned in the Bible, aren’t explicitly mapped out for us. This leaves us with lots of questions about how to practically apply what the Bible says about money and debt into the routines of our lives. Here are a few important questions.
Read MoreMoney Talks . . . and So Do Our Hearts
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There is a simple reality that is most likely true in all our lives: we will invest our time, our money, and our resources into the things we deem most important. Pastor Rob shared this truth on Sunday, when he said, “The way you use your money directly reflects what you believe is most important in your life!” The sad reality is that we all have things that we prioritize over God, the church, and even our family.
Read MoreDefeating Doubt: There Can’t Just Be One Religion
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“Christianity is the only true religion!” For many, that claim rings true, but for others that claim seems pompous and intolerant. The exclusivity of Christianity has been, since its inception, a controversial and often debated topic. In the New Testament, the early Christians waged war with two primary groups.
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