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The word "Qorbanot" described the historic Jewish system of sacrificial offerings. The root from which it is derived means "to draw near." It is a fitting label. While it depicts the literal act of a giver bringing offerings near to God, its metaphor goes deeper. The Holy Scripture itself makes it clear that God intends that our giving would draw us closer to Him and each other. Use of that label helped teach ancient Israel that intent. but that teaching seems rarer in the mo

Imagine giving financial instructions to your bank that they refused to obey. After all, you are the owner and they are simply a steward of the money you deposit with them. The money is in their possession, but you maintain control. With that in mind, isn't it interesting that in our conversations and thoughts about giving, we often examine our will but not God's. o   Pastor Chuck Swindoll – Airport Story The American Association of Christian Counselors sponsors a certificate

There is depth and breadth to what God achieves through Christian Giving. One of the first things He does is to present us an opportunity to examine ourselves and what we feel about our relationship. How we feel about the opportunity to give reveals a lot. It reflects inner truths. It was my birthday. My wife, sons and I were sitting in our family room, and I was preparing to open the gifts they had given. My youngest son was five years old at the time. He was very excited an

John 21: 15-17 NRSVU 15  When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love (agape) me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love (phileo) you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my lambs.” 16  A second time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love 9agape) me?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love (phileo) you.” Jesus said to him, “Tend my sheep.” 17  He said to him the third time, “Simon son of John,