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Rev. Peter Benzie
Oct 23, 20241 min read
Be Generous to those in need (5) Living with an Eternal Perspective on Giving
Viewing our financial decisions through the lens of eternity transforms our understanding of giving. What we give away, we keep in God's...
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Rev. Peter Benzie
Oct 23, 20241 min read
Be Generous to those in need (4) Starting Small in Generosity
We are encouraged to begin our journey of generosity with small acts, trusting that God can multiply our efforts. Whether it's giving...
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Rev. Peter Benzie
Oct 23, 20241 min read
Be Generous to those in need (3) The Early Church as a Model of Generosity
The early Christians lived out Jesus' teachings by sharing their possessions and ensuring no one was in need. Their example inspires us...
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Rev. Peter Benzie
Oct 21, 20241 min read
Be generous to those in need (2) The Joy of Giving
Scripture: Acts 2:44-45 “All the believers met together in one place and shared everything they had…” Think about the joy that comes...
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Rev. Peter Benzie
Oct 21, 20241 min read
Be Generous to those in need (1) Understanding God’s Call to Generosity
Scripture: Luke 12:33-34 “Sell your possessions and give to those in need. This will store up treasure for you in heaven…” Reflect on how...
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Rev. Peter Benzie
Oct 13, 20242 min read
It all belongs to God (5) Listening to God's Guidance
Listening to God's guidance involves prayerfully considering how we can best use our resources in alignment with His will. By engaging in...
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Rev. Peter Benzie
Oct 13, 20242 min read
It all belongs to God (4) Guidelines for Generous Giving
Generous giving should be regular, proportional, voluntary, joyful, and motivated by our relationship with Jesus. These principles...
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Rev. Peter Benzie
Oct 13, 20242 min read
It all belongs to God (3) Blessed to Give More
God's blessings are not solely for our personal gain but are meant to enable us to be more generous. This principle challenges us to...
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Rev. Peter Benzie
Oct 13, 20242 min read
It all belongs to God (2) Entrusted with Resources for Good
We are entrusted by God with resources not just for our own benefit, but to do good in the world. This means that our financial decisions...
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Rev. Peter Benzie
Oct 13, 20242 min read
It all belongs to God (1) Stewardship as a Radical Shift
In a world where ownership is often equated with power and security, the concept of stewardship challenges us to see everything we have...
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Rev. Peter Benzie
Oct 13, 20241 min read
It all belongs to God - Sunday 13 October
For those unable to be present or to hear on YouTube here is my sermon. Introduction video Message Testimony This week's exercise
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Rev. Peter Benzie
Oct 12, 20241 min read
Discernment Resource for reflection on stewardship
Our exercise for this coming week is to begin listening to God about money and generosity. Our friends at Practicing the Way have...
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Rev. Peter Benzie
Oct 7, 20242 min read
Embracing Generosity and Contentment (5)
Day 5: Trusting in God's Provision Jesus encourages you not to worry about material needs but to seek God's kingdom first, trusting that...
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Rev. Peter Benzie
Oct 7, 20242 min read
Embracing Generosity and Contentment (4)
Day 4: Living with Margin (Room) To live generously, it is essential to create margin (room) in our life, ensuring that it is not...
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Rev. Peter Benzie
Oct 7, 20242 min read
Embracing Generosity and Contentment (3)
Day 3: Generosity as a Remedy Generosity is the antidote to greed, as taught by Jesus. By giving to those in need, individuals cleanse...
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Rev. Peter Benzie
Oct 7, 20242 min read
Embracing Generosity and Contentment (2)
Day 2: The Subtlety of Greed Greed often infiltrates our lives subtly, much like a frog in gradually heated water. It is crucial to...
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Rev. Peter Benzie
Oct 7, 20242 min read
Embracing Generosity and Contentment (1)
Day 1: The Challenge of Wealth Wealth, while not inherently wrong, can become a significant obstacle to spiritual growth. Jesus uses the...
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Rev. Peter Benzie
Sep 30, 20241 min read
There is more joy in giving than in receiving (5)
Day 5: Practical Steps to Generosity To cultivate a generous heart, we must practice generosity regularly. This can include simple acts...
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Rev. Peter Benzie
Sep 30, 20241 min read
There is more joy in giving than in receiving (4)
Day 4: Generosity Reflects God's Nature Generosity is grounded in the triune nature of God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. From the...
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Rev. Peter Benzie
Sep 30, 20241 min read
There is more joy in giving than in receiving (3)
Day 3: Abundance vs. Scarcity Mindset Jesus uses the metaphor of a healthy and unhealthy eye to describe how we perceive the world. A...
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