A Test of Faith

Sunday, 13 August 2006 | No Comments »

Spring/Summer 2006

Introduction

God has spoken some fairly incredible promises over our finances. On the heels of those promises have been opportunities for obedience and tests of faith. The test I am sharing about here was one of the most difficult tests… » more »

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Tithing and holding out on God (Gross vs. Net)

Friday, 13 February 2004 | No Comments »

Spring 2003 to February 2004

Introduction

Even though God had already showed Himself true to me on tithing (see A Newbie Tither), during a backslidden period I had stopped giving to God. When I came back to the church, God quickly pricked my heart (and my husband’s) that I (we) needed to start giving to Him again. We started small again and quickly built up our giving until we were tithing (literally 10%) of our net income (after taxes). » more »

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A Newbie Tither

Sunday, 13 April 1997 | No Comments »

Spring 1997

Introduction

I’d gotten saved in February of 1997. In March of that year, God started talking to me about my finances. I knew I needed to give to God – not because He needs it, but because it was an indication of where my heart was (Matthew 6:21: “For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also”).

The problem was, I was already overspending my modest income. In addition, I’d amassed a debt that was approximately equal to half a year’s salary. » more »

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