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As Christians, how should we handle material wealth in this life? Question and Answer Material wealth in itself is neither sinful nor morally wrong. Indeed, in the Bible, a number of God’s choice servants were wealthy people: Abram (Gen. 13:2), Job (Job 1:1–3), Lydia (Acts 16:14–15). But at the same time, we must remind ourselves that wealth...

Thanks and Praise “Don’t forget to say thank you!” If you are like me, when you were a child you probably heard this phrase often. If you are a parent, you have probably given this advice to your children. But if we are honest with ourselves, most adults—yes, even Christians—need to be reminded to give thanks. God teaches His children the...

Thanking God for Rest Benjamin Franklin popularized the proverb: “Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.” However, contrary to popular belief, Franklin did not propose the idea for Daylight Saving Time. The idea came from New Zealander George Hudson who valued extra hours of daylight for collecting bugs after...

Give Thanks Whatever You Do I am willing to guess you have already done many things today including waking up, getting ready for your day, pouring yourself a cup of coffee, or reading your Bible. I hope you are starting your day with thankfulness, but if you need a reminder to be grateful, Paul’s letter to the believers in Colossae offers...

Give Thanks for Ministers of the Word Every week, believers across the globe gather to worship the Lord Jesus Christ. Do you have this opportunity today? We may not always appreciate how much planning, preparation, and time go into our weekly church services. This is one more reason to come to the house of the Lord with a spirit of thankfulness.

God Deserves All the Praise In the early 1950s, Billy Graham was becoming a household name. He had just returned to the United States from the United Kingdom, where he drew record crowds during his three-month crusade. Dining with a friend, Graham confessed, “I’m scared I’m going to get the credit for what God is doing, and that’s just not...

Praise God When We Hurt The U.S. Navy SEALs train rigorously so they can endure demanding and painful circumstances. Their slogan, “The only easy day was yesterday,” is both encouraging and challenging. On the one hand, it means one has persevered through a strenuous time, but on the other hand, it’s sobering because the current and future...

Praise God for the Church If you were going to describe our world today, the words peace, love, and understanding might not come to mind. The church, however, is called to a higher standard. God’s people are called to be one body in Christ, where everyone is valued and viewed as significant. Instead of tearing one another down, we are to...

Greetings with Thanks and Praise According to AAA, the day before Thanksgiving in the United States is one of the busiest travel days of the year. People travel by car or airplane, some going long distances, to celebrate the holiday with family and friends. For Jesus and His disciples, one of the busiest travel days of the year was when the...

I just finished a book on a near-death experience in which a lady died, went to heaven, experienced a number of beautiful things, and returned to earth. What does the Bible say about these types of experiences? Question and Answer The Bible says, “It is appointed for people to die once—and after this, judgment” (Heb. 9:27). There were a...