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A Stewardship Minute

July 2008

You and I don't really own anything. We are guests here on God's earth. As the writer of Psalm 24 put it: “The earth is the Lord's and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it.” (Psalm 24:1) We are here on God's property and using God's minerals, plants, animals and land as though they belonged exclusively to us. Have you ever considered that fact?

When we do consider the gifts God has given to us, most of us surely will be prompted to be grateful for such immeasurable generosity. Every day should be Thanksgiving Day, don't you agree? Beyond being appreciative of this marvelous and beautiful earth where we live "rent free," people should consider what they can do to respond to God's love. They surely will conclude that they should strive to become good stewards of all that they have been given: the earth, their bodies, minds, and spirits. Also their families, their ... Read More

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