Another positive thing about being in simple/organic expressions of church life was the giving. Why? Well simple, we didn’t give to the “church”. You may say “whats good about that” or “well you guys weren’t giving” which are necessary questions. Yes we gave. But we gave to people or to specific organizations that the...

As I reflect over my past, I guess I never pondered the question as a Christian of who am I responsible for. It just never crossed my mind. I was always taught to give to my church and let them sort out who gets provided for. I give my 10% and well that’s that. It was up to the professionals to make the decision because as you have probably heard “You do...

This post is strictly about money. So before you read any further, I want to let you know what this post is about. In today’s economy I am sure every church is harping on “giving” some will use manipulation, others will attempt to push you under OT Law (the Old Covenant) to scare you into giving, others will attempt to use giving as get rich quick...

I am going to make some points here that may not be popular and as usual that is fine. I usually write to get us thinking and wrestling and conversing, even if that conversing is a bit heated at times.  This post will be of the same frame of mind. I am going to make some points here that will not be accepted but at least we can review them and see if they line up...