Author Archive: Cornerstone Church
February 21: “God Provides” (2 Kings 4:1-7)
Though the story of the widow’s olive oil is concise, we can learn a big lesson from it. Even the godly can make mistakes about money and acquire debt. When we are in financial trouble, the right thing is always to turn to God who is compassionate and gracious. When the widow turned to God […]
Continue readingFebruary 14: “Be Content With What You Have” (Hebrews 13:1-2, 5)
We live in a world of discontent. The Bible tells us to be content with what we do have. How can we learn contentment? One is to believe that we have enough and see that God has provided for all our needs. The other is to love God as our supreme treasure. When we find […]
Continue readingFebruary 7: “Practice Gratitude” (Psalm 145:13-16)
We are well cared for by a loving creator who provides us with everything we need. God’s generosity begets our gratitude. The practice of gratitude affirms that God is a good and generous Provider. The practice of gratitude directs our thoughts away from what we lack towards the blessings God has bestowed on us. But […]
Continue readingJanuary 31: “What Matters Most to You?” (Matthew 6:31-33)
What matters most to you? The American Dream says that what matters most is you and your wealth. Jesus says that what matters most is God and His Kingdom. We are to serve God with our money. What does that look like in real life? It looks like a life of gratitude, contentment, trust, generosity […]
Continue readingJanuary 24: “I Grow As My Church Grows” (Luke 6:12-16)
In addition to solitude and service, we need to practice community to grow as Christians. Christian growth is not individualistic, but corporate. We are the body of Christ. A body where only a few parts grow is not a healthy body. As a body, we need each other to grow together. We need to meet […]
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