Giving - Bible In Colour

Be the Master of Money, Not Its Slave

You should be the master of money, not its slave. This principle is not just about wise budgeting; it's about aligning your heart with God’s priorities and refusing to let material wealth dominate your life. Money Is a Tool, Not a Master The Bible never condemns money itself. In fact, it recognizes that money has practical value. However, it warns against allowing money to control our hearts. Notice, it’s not money itself, but the love of money that leads people astray. When money becomes an idol, it replaces God in our lives. The moment money begins to dictate our decisions, control our peace, or determine our identity, we’ve moved from stewardship to slavery. God Calls Us to Stewardship, Not Servitude In the parable of the talents...

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26 May 2025

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Let Jesus Help you Catch

Peter was casting his net and not catching Fish. Jesus told him to cast his net on other side. Let Jesus Help you Catch. Trying something and it not working? There are so many things we attempt in life and some will work out and others not. Some results come quick and others take a while Peter wasn't catching fish Fishing was Peters bread and butter. Fishing was something he knew inside out. He approached it as he usually would but this particular time it didn't work Jesus said to cast net on other side When peter took in the word the result became different. Perhaps your approach to a given area is not the issue but is Jesus directing you? Bible verses John 21:6 - He said,...

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7 May 2025

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Jesus Can Do The Impossible

Feeding the 5000 highlights Jesus’ ability to do the impossible, taking what seems small and insufficient and turning it into more than enough. No situation is too difficult for Him—what we lack, He multiplies; what seems impossible, He makes possible. Jesus can do the impossible. Our Strength Can Only Take Us So Far There are times when you feel you have tried every possible move. Perhaps you have been through waves of interviews and not secured a role. Maybe you started a business that feels like it just is not working. Perhaps you are one move away from your breakthrough and you just need to overcome that hurdle. Jesus Can Take Us Beyond With the feeding of the 5000, physically they counted and saw...

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2 April 2025

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Do People Eat Your Fruit

People are known by their "fruit" (actions and character) in the Bible, as seen in Matthew 7:16-20 and Galatians 5:22-23. Do People Eat Your Fruit Symbolism of Tree Fruit does not just pop into thin air. Typically, it would grow from a tree. In this illustration, if it is an apple tree, then there would be all kinds of apples growing, not just the one. Some will be sweeter or bitter depending on the life cycle and season the apple is in. God is the tree and Jesus is like the branches that stem of where we now produce fruit. What Is My Fruit Your fruit is a special gift you have, and everyone has one. Some people have the ability to calm and...

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16 March 2025

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Building God’s Kingdom

God's kingdom has many components. Everyone in life is building something, and the main question is what are you building? Building God's kingdom. Giving When you give financially to God's kingdom, you are investing into it in same way investing in stocks gives you shares. A key difference is investing into the world goes up and down but anything spent on God only goes up in value. This may not necessarily be limited to financial return but could come via many different channels. You might be the reason the church lights function, perhaps the reason the microphone plays throughout the church. Service There are many functions in God's house. To name a few, it might be the person who welcomes people to church, worship...

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9 March 2025

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The power in community and gathering

Unveil the strength found in unity, shared purpose, and collective faith. Explore biblical insights that illuminate the profound impact of coming together, fostering connection, and embracing the spiritual synergy that empowers lives. The power in community and gathering. What is the definition of a community in church aspect? A social group of any size whose members who gather in order to align with the word of God (Bible) Relevance of gathering? There is a saying that there is power in numbers. Certain things in life can only be achieved with the help of others. Also, particular achievements can be obtained faster than trying to do it on your own. When we gather, it provides God with a channel to connect to others and possibly...

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14 January 2024

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Are You A Thermostat or Thermometer

Discover the transformative power of Jesus – not merely a thermometer reacting to the world, but a thermostat influencing and shaping it. Immerse yourself in the teachings of a guiding light, empowering you to set the temperature of love, compassion, and positive change in your life and the world. Are You A Thermostat or Thermometer. What is the function of a thermostat? A thermostat is simply the controls used to regulate temperature in a heating system What is a thermostat? A thermometer is an instrument that measures temperature What is the function of a boiler? The boiler provides the heat and the pump moves heated water from the boiler through the pipework to the radiators, and back to the boiler for reheating What has thermostat and thermometer got to do...

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10 December 2023

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Perception Can Make A World Of Difference

Elevate your awareness and embrace the profound impact perception can have on shaping your reality. Perception Can Make A World Of Difference. What Is Perception? In the context of this article, we will focus on perception which is how people may interpret something. Two people may look at a half-filled glass of water and draw 2 conclusions from it. One person may perceive it as being half full and another half empty but are any of the 2 individuals wrong. They are both correct in their own ways but your outlook on things can have a huge bearing on how you approach things in life. How Did People Perceive David when he thought Goliath? They saw Goliath as this immensely intimidating figure between his...

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26 November 2023

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Every bit makes a big difference

Explore how tiny changes can create a significant impact on our world. Giving no matter how big or small helps to create change. Every bit makes a big difference. Does my giving make a difference Giving £1 towards a fundraiser at £999 would help meet the goal of £1000. If 1 million people decided to give £1 this would generate £1000000. Sometimes a small contribution may appear like it is insignificant in the grand scheme of things but it does all add up at the end of the day. It could influence someone else to give at the start. It could influence someone to give the remaining amount at the end. It can be a fuelling force behind a specific change. How a...

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9 November 2023

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God Owns Everything

God owns everything in existence including the assets or finances that we may so easily get lost in. The poor will always be around and we are encouraged to give to those in need. Throughout the many centuries poverty has not been never been erased.Are you being responsible with what God has entrusted to you? Are you utilising responsibly what God has put in your hands?When Abel offered his offering to God it was his best. When Cain offered to God it was what he chose to offer. The first fruit is always special as it is a act of faith you expect God to give you more fruit before you receive it.Tithe is a channel by which through faith God is...

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1 October 2023