Whenever a preacher teaches about money people jump to the conclusion that he only wants them to give. Jesus taught more on the topic than any other subject yet he never asked anyone to give him their money. So what is God’s view of money? What does He want us to do with it?

Have you ever noticed that no matter how much our income increases it still doesn’t seem to be enough? No matter how much stuff we accumulate we still want more. Why is that? What is it that makes us so discontent and how can we change the situation?

Many people live on the edge financially. Extending ourselves beyond our financial means we live with the constant stress of trying to make ends meet. We come to the end of the month and we wonder, “Where did it all go?” “How can I be making so much and still feeling such financial pressure?” Is there a way out of this mess?

hat will people think of me? Will they think I’m weird or crazy? How do I let other’s know what I believe without being judged?

What if I want to help, but I just can’t do it? What if I end up making things worse? Is the church better off without me?

If I let my guard down, will the people I trust hurt me? I’ve been hurt by friends in the past, are church people any different?

Where do we go when we die? How do I know that I’m going to heaven? I’m a good person, is that enough?

A decision to follow Christ not only changes us, it changes they way we view those around us. Once you’ve experienced His life-changing power you just can’t keep it to yourself. It’s such good news you’ve just got to share it. But how can you share your faith without being “preachy”. How can you share it without being weird?

Anyone who has volunteered their time and energy to helping others can tell you that they got back far more than they gave. The fulfillment that comes from serving others is life-changing. The old saying is true, “You make a living by what you get but you make a life by what you give.”

Change happens best in a caring community. It’s within our closest, caring relationships that we find acceptance so we can be ourselves and be honest about our short-comings. It’s also within a caring community that we experience the encouragement, support and provision to grow. Where can we find such relationships and how can we better care for each other?