Topic(s): Priorities

Satan attacked a Christian. First, he shot a poisonous dart at the Christian’s heel; but the Christian was unharmed because he had his feet shod with the preparation of the Gospel of peace. Satan’s next attempt was at his loins; but the Christian repelled this because he had his loins girt about with truth. Unsuccessfully, the Devil tried a shot at his breast; but there was the breastplate of righteousness. The Christian knocked away another dart with the shield of faith and his helmet repelled another. But the Devil, not discouraged, slipped around behind the Christian and shot him in the pocketbook, and killed him dead as a hammer!

“Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver” - 2 Corinthians 9:7

Are You Rich, Lady?

Topic(s): Blessings

They huddled inside the storm door, two children in ragged, outgrown coats. “Any old papers, lady?” I was busy. I wanted to say so—until I looked down at their feet. Thin little sandals sopped with ice and sleet. “Come in and I’ll make you a cup of hot cocoa,” I said. There was no conversation. Their soggy sandals left marks upon the hearthstone. Cocoa and toast with jam fortified against the chill outside. I went back to the kitchen and started again on my household budget. The silence in the front room struck me, so I looked in. The girl held her empty cup in her hands, looking at it. The boy asked in a flat voice, “Lady, are you rich?” “Am I rich? Mercy, no!” I looked at my shabby slip covers and the worn place in the rug. The little girl put her cup in its saucer, carefully. “Your cups match your saucers,” she said. Her voice was old, with a hunger that was not of the stomach.

They left then, holding their bundles of papers against the wind. They hadn’t said thank you, but they didn’t need to. They had said more than that. Plain blue pottery cups and saucers. But they matched.

I tested the potatoes and stirred the gravy. Potatoes and brown gravy! Roof over our heads! My man with a steady job! These things matched, too. I moved the chairs back from the fire, and tidied the living room. The muddy prints of small sandals were still wet on my hearth. I let them be. I want them in case I forget how rich I am!

“...and be ye thankful” - Colossians 3:15

What Do We Owe God?

Topic(s:) God

What do we owe God we ask? Suppose He sent His bill;
One hundred thousand for the sun upon the hill;
Two thousand for the brook that runs along the way,
Five hundred for the night time, and a thousand for the day.
Six hundred for the tiny flowers which tell us that it’s spring.
These are the bills which everyone in every clime forget.
If God should charge us what we owe, We’d always be in debt!”

“Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name” - Psalm 100:4

What Will Money Buy?

Topic(s): Priorities

Money will buy food, but will not buy an appetite.
Money will buy a bed, but will not buy a good night’s sleep.
Money will buy books, but will not buy knowledge.
Money will buy medicine, but will not buy health.
Money will buy amusement, but will not buy happiness.
Money will buy church buildings, but cannot buy salvation.

The very thing that money cannot buy is a gift: “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord” (Romans 6:23).

Am I A Good Investor?

Topic(s): Priorities

One dollar spent for lunch lasts five hours.
One dollar spent for a cap last five months.
One dollar spent for a car lasts five years.
One dollar invested in the service of God lasts for eternity. - Roger Babson

“...lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal” - Matthew 6:19