Generosity Over Security

Generosity Over Security

Several years ago, my wife and I were having dinner with some dear friends from Roanoke named Nathan and Kristan. They were sharing about their recent trip to Central America to visit their missionary friends. They gushed about the incredible work this missionary was...
Is Scheduled Giving Less Spiritual?

Is Scheduled Giving Less Spiritual?

Recently, I read about a man who was very sick, and he knew that he would not be able to be there for his wife for much longer. As part of his final preparations, he scheduled flower deliveries for his wife on each of their special days including their anniversary,...
God First Gave to Us

God First Gave to Us

Hey Church! We’re thankful that we have the opportunity to continue talking with you about giving. We know that this subject can be awkward and sometimes uncomfortable to hear, however, God’s Word wasn’t meant to shy away from the tough conversations. Here’s a little...
What Is The Tithe?

What Is The Tithe?

On the campus of Ohio State University, there is a building called the Wexner Center. It was one of America’s first “postmodern buildings,” which means that it was built with no specific design in mind. In this building, there are stairways that lead nowhere and...
“How Long O Lord?” By Pastor Andrew

“How Long O Lord?” By Pastor Andrew

Our hearts have been broken by the news of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd. The words of the prophet Habakkuk come to my mind as we too cry out, “How long, O Lord?” How long, O Lord, will we see violence, injustice, and wrongdoing? Our hearts break for...