Archive for 'Stewardship'

Parable of the Dishonest Steward

Luke 16: 1-8 Phil 3: 17—4:1 / Psa 122 For the children of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their own generation than are the children of light. (Luke 16:8) Being prudent in his trade had seemed The way out for the steward’s plight, But Jesus has already redeemed The souls of the [...]

Putting Talents to Work

Matthew 25: 14-30 1 Cor 1: 26-31 / Ps 33: 12-13, 18-21 For everyone who has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken from him. (Matthew 25:29) For the talents God’s entrusting May we gainfully parlay, So that we may be [...]

The Role of Servant Leaders

Matthew 18:15-20 Ez 9:1-7,10:18-22 / Ps 113 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. (Matthew 18:20) Resolve conflicts without enmity, More than justice employ charity; Look for ways where we can all agree For the sake of our community. (Jesus said), “If your [...]

Taking Directions

John 21: 1-14 Acts 4:1-12 / Psa 118 Cast the net on the starboard side and you will find something. (John 21:6) We labor vainly in this life, And wonder what we’re looking for… Then like the early morning light, There’s Jesus waiting at the shore. Jesus appeared again to His disciples, by the Sea [...]

The Children of Light

Luke 16: 1-8 Rom 15: 14-21 / Psa 98 Prepare a full account of your stewardship… (Luke 16:2) Being prudent in this world may seem Survival for the shrewd and bright, But true stewardship for God He’ll deem Only for the Children of Light. Jesus told His disciples: “There was a rich man whose manager [...]

The Tenants of God’s Vineyard

Mark 12: 1-12 Tob 1:3; 2:1a-8 / Psa 112 But the tenants said to one another, ‘This is the heir. Come, let’s kill him, and the inheritance will be ours.’ (Mark 12: 7) May God grant our congressmen wisdom To discern what is wrong and right, They are opposing God’s kingdom Who are legislating against [...]