PASTOR’S COLUMN​ 135 “ I have been a constant example of how you can help those in need by working hard. You should remember the words of the Lord Jesus: It is more blessed to give than to receive.” ​​​​​ Acts 20:35, NLT “The Rewards of Giving” Giving of resources or self affects people differently. The difference in how a person feels about what they share or release in life is owed to many underlying factors. People who see giving as the extending of something fo

PASTOR’S COLUMN 13b “The Lord always keeps His promises; He is gracious in all He does. 14 The Lord helps the fallen and lifts those bent beneath their loads. 15 The eyes of all look to you in hope; you give them their food as they need it. 16 When you open your hand, you satisfy the hunger and thirst of every living thing. 17 The Lord is righteous in everything He does, He is filled with kindness. 18 The Lord is close to all who call on Him, yes, to all who call on

PASTOR’S COLUMN 9 “Then he shouted to Saul, “Why do you listen to people who say I am trying to harm you? 10 This very day you can see with your own eyes it isn’t true. Foe the Lord placed you at my mercy back there in the cave. Some of my men told me to kill you. For I said, “I will never harm the king – he is the Lord’s anointed one. 11 Look, my father, at what I have in my hand. It is a piece of the hem of your robe! I cut it off, but I didn’t kill you. This proves t