Why Did Jesus Pay Taxes with a Coin from the Mouth of a Fish?
Nothing makes a fish bigger than almost being caught. This is a story of a fish everyone would like to catch, but there’s more to it than paying a tax bill. When Jesus called Peter to be his disciple, Peter was busy fishing with his brother Andrew. “Follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make […]
December 29 2006
by Carey Kinsolving
Money
Rights
Salvation
Taxes
Why Did God Command Us Not To Covet?
Why did God command us not to covet? Read how some children responded and what the Bible teaches us about money and greed vs. thankfulness and contentment. (Luke 12:15; Matthew 6:24; I Thessalonians 5:18)
October 27 2006
by Carey Kinsolving
Contentment
Coveting
Greed
Money
Provision
Thankfulness
What Is the Meaning of the First Commandment, “You Shall Have No Other Gods Before Me”?
What is the meaning of the first commandment, “You shall have no other gods before Me”? Read how some children responded and what the Bible teaches us about idolatry and the love of money vs. worshiping God and spending time with him. (Deuteronomy 5:7)
October 2 2006
by Carey Kinsolving
Idolatry
Jealousy
Love
Money
Television
Ten Commandments
Time with God
Worship
Why Did Jesus Drive the Money-Changers Out of the Temple?
Why did Jesus drive the money-changers out of the temple? Read how some children responded and what the Bible teaches us about righteous anger, worship and the indwelling presence of God. (I Corinthians 6:19, John 1:14, Exodus 30:11-16, Matthew 17:24-27)
September 29 2006
by Carey Kinsolving
Anger
Indwelling
Money
Presence of God
Temple
Worship
Why Does the Bible Say Rich People Will Fade in the Midst of Their Pursuits?
“You are not supposed to live on toys because you cannot take them to heaven,” says Adrienne, 8. Adults try to live on toys, too. The difference is that adults make payments on their toys. Television commercials look so slick, but no manufacturer’s toy has ever filled the void in a customer’s soul. That vacuum […]
September 6 2006
by Carey Kinsolving
Contentment
Money
Riches
Stewardship