What pastors and other church leaders usually mean when they talk about stewardship is giving. But don’t assume that’s all there is to it. Stewardship is just as much about living as it is about giving. Good stewardship is about being faithful in using all your resources—not only your money and possessions but your time and talent as well. Stewardship is a duty, but it is also an act of worship (see 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 and Philippians 4:18). How can we look at all that God has poured out into our lives and not want to use those things to please him?
Physical and Spiritual Gold Excerpted from Pure Gold by Pam Davis Authentic Publishing, 2008
God’s pure gold is his grace. Only this kind of gold can make us truly rich. Instead of us being wretched and afflicted, his grace enables us to endure troubles. Instead of us being pitiful, God’s grace supplies us with the power to perform. Instead of us being poor and empty in satisfaction, his grace gives us wealth of significance. Instead of us being blind, the Lord’s grace enables us to perceive eternal reality. And instead of us being naked, impoverished morally, and dishonoring of our purpose for existence, God’s grace allows us to be clothed in right standing with him and able to offer righteous acts that will revive and comfort our disoriented world. All this will happen as we buy gold from Jesus.
90 Day Jumpstart is the on-line support companion to Donna Partow’s book, Becoming the Woman God Wants Me To Be: A 90-Day Guide to Living the Proverbs 31 Life.
Enjoying Missions throughout the Year A great way to involve your family in missions for 2009 Excerpted from The Mission-Minded Family by Ann Dunagan, Authentic Publishing, 2008
International Holiday Ideas
Throughout the year, acknowledging international holidays can give our families an insight into our world’s need for Jesus. These vibrant festivities are filled with colorful expression, yet often these traditions are rooted in false religion and fear.
Homeschooling…Is it right for your family? by Tricia Goyer
Q: My wife and I are looking into homeschooling our daughter, I’m just trying to do my homework before I make a decision. How long have you been homeschooling?
I’ve been homeschooling for fourteen years…ever since my oldest son Cory was in preschool.
"I wanted to bring joy to other people and decided the holidays were as much a matter of organization as they were a matter of the heart. The two work together. Organization during the holidays is an expression of the heart." – Marcia Ramsland
Gift giving can be one of the biggest stresses of the holidays, beginning with deciding what to buy, where to buy it, followed by time spent wrapping and delivering it. Not any more! Once you have a gift list full of ideas, past lists for reference, and gift-wrapping supplies on hand, holiday shopping can begin to take shape. A pretty wrapping paper, sparkly bow, and signed card are our goal—and done long before Christmas Eve. No more back-of-the-envelope planning as you head out to the mall. Keep your list on hand and simplify the abundance of choices by sticking to one or two mall stores or online shops.
Stewardship Is More Than Giving 
Physical and Spiritual Gold 
Enjoying Missions throughout the Year 
Homeschooling…Is it right for your family? 
Simplify Your Gift-Giving Stress This Year 