The commandment, “You shall not steal,” concerns both wrong taking and wrong keeping. It is about stewardship and trust. It asks, “Do you believe that everything you have is from God?” The followup: “If you believe that, what doesn’t belong to God?” Those questions change the equation. When everything is God’s, I begin to ask how much I can give rather than how much I can keep, not only in relation to money but also people, talents, skills, everything.
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The Honorable Thing
Every once in a while—okay, maybe most of the time—I’m thrust into situations where I don’t know what to do. What is the right course of action? What honors God most?
Keeping Work in Perspective
“Why is it so hard to keep work in its proper, God-designed place?” – Paul David Tripp, Awe
Awe and Work
“Awe of God teaches you that work is the regular place where God calls you to be a good steward of the gifts, opportunities, and abilities he has given you.” – Paul David Tripp, Awe
You Shall Not Murder
“The dignity of every person is connected to the dignity of God.” — Chad Kincer, The Austin Stone
10 Things I Loved about Creative Missions 2016
When I first heard about Creative Missions last fall, all I could think and pray was, “Please, God, let me get in!” I wanted to use my gifts and talents in service of the church. I don’t put stock in signs, but I felt as though getting in would be a sort of confirmation that I was headed in the right direction with starting my own business.
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