A man desperate for answers, approached Jesus seeking an answer to the question, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?" Jesus' response..."Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor..." Why did Jesus respond this way? What does selling everything you own have to do with receiving eternal life?
Read MoreAs life goes on, we tend to accumulate more, and more, and more things. Not only that, but our things begin to become increasingly important to us. They can begin to exert a kind of power over us. Left unchecked, that power can mess with our perspective and our priorities. How do we avoid being consumed by our stuff and stay focused on what is actually important?
Read MoreSpiritual disciplines like praying, giving, attending church, and fasting can't change us in and of themselves, but they can put us in position to better know and embrace the heart of God. When we view religion as a list of things we should or shouldn’t do we either fearfully follow the crowd or pridefully try to convince others we’re someone we're not. So, what's the healthy approach?
Read MorePeople love money. Now, there's nothing particularly wrong with money. It can be a great and necessary resource. The problem arises when we become obsessed with it. Money doesn't last forever, and it can't actually fulfill us. But we can use money to make an eternal difference.
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