The Greengrass Twins
Lack of contentment comes from entertaining lies.
Lack of contentment comes from entertaining lies.
As we seek a warrior's ethic for today we can reasonably look back 3000 years to another man of arms—arguably the greatest soldier ever to serve the nation of Israel, David, youngest son of Jesse. The ethic of David may be seen as consisting of two general orders: Do the Right Thing and Trust in God.
We face a formidable enemy who continues to plague the human race.
In Part 1, we ask: What do you think of when you hear someone mention stewardship? Money, talents, or ownership? For many, money is the first thing on their minds and that often leads to uncomfortable feelings.
In Part 2, knowledge and tools are great for your head, but you also need a heart to shape experience into judgment and wisdom. Learn to understand the numbers and balance them with what you value in your heart.
In Part 3, financial goals are the basis of personal financial planning. A great many people are working hard to save and invest, but do not have a plan, or at least not one sufficiently specific to assess progress.
In Part 4, the essence of planning is found in your knowing the return you need and the risk you can accept.
In Part 5, to get beyond tithing and on to gifting you need to multiply His blessings. This is the purpose of investing, and the better we do it, the more we can give back to His work.
In Part 6, God expects us to use what we need then multiply and return the rest. The blessings of stewardship are in the giving. Knowing when and how to do it is our responsibility.
It's important to be a proper steward of the finances God entrusts to Officers's Christian Fellowship.
The Son of God is many things to me, but racist is certainly not one of them. I see only green, my Savior sees only hearts.
George Washington was a great commander because he acted upon his personal moral convictions.
Mothers share the responsibility of raising children to know and love our Lord.
The contrast between civilian churches and the military chapel can be significant, making the decision on where to fellowship difficult.
In the occasional doubts we must all feel as Christians in an occupation of arms, the New Testament centurions are worthy role models.