STEWARDSHIP
Prepares and presents a yearly stewardship program.
"News from the Sty" is a once-a-month stewardship-related message from "Stewie" (Pastor Mike) that will be emailed to the same people that receive the Pastor's Weekly/Faith Happenings emails.
August
“A big fat Pig?!?!”
In the human world when someone is greedy and thinks only of how much they can have for themselves you sometimes call them a “big fat pig”. In my world that is a compliment, in your world…not so much.
Interesting however is my observation that in the human world there seems to be an emphasis on personal consumption. Every advertisement I see is encouraging people to shop more, eat more, spend more, drink more, ask for more, and on and on it goes. There does not seem to be equal time to encourage people to share more, or help other’s more. That is interesting from my perspective in the Sty. Sure, I live with pigs, and our ‘table manners’ may not be the best. But, we eat what is put before us and then go off to laze in some cool, mud hole. Would we eat more if it was offered? You bet we would! But we are content with what we have.
That contentment is what I see missing in the lives of my human friends. They are afraid that: they won’t have enough to eat, they won’t have enough crops to sell, the price for corn will be too low to pay the bills, they won’t have [fill in the blank]. And when they live their lives in fear of presumed shortage then they don’t share with others.
Do you know what we call a pig that doesn’t share? A big fat Pig!!!
I heard somewhere that if every Christian in America gave 10% of their after-tax income to God’s work (what we call the Biblical tithe) there would be an extra $133 Billion (with a “B”) each year to accomplish God’s work. Wow! Think what could be accomplished to make the world a better place. But I guess humans are just too caught up in their own patterns of consumption, fueled by fears of shortages.
Makes me wonder who the big fat pigs really are?
As always…your friend in the sty…
Stewie
“A big fat Pig?!?!”
In the human world when someone is greedy and thinks only of how much they can have for themselves you sometimes call them a “big fat pig”. In my world that is a compliment, in your world…not so much.
Interesting however is my observation that in the human world there seems to be an emphasis on personal consumption. Every advertisement I see is encouraging people to shop more, eat more, spend more, drink more, ask for more, and on and on it goes. There does not seem to be equal time to encourage people to share more, or help other’s more. That is interesting from my perspective in the Sty. Sure, I live with pigs, and our ‘table manners’ may not be the best. But, we eat what is put before us and then go off to laze in some cool, mud hole. Would we eat more if it was offered? You bet we would! But we are content with what we have.
That contentment is what I see missing in the lives of my human friends. They are afraid that: they won’t have enough to eat, they won’t have enough crops to sell, the price for corn will be too low to pay the bills, they won’t have [fill in the blank]. And when they live their lives in fear of presumed shortage then they don’t share with others.
Do you know what we call a pig that doesn’t share? A big fat Pig!!!
I heard somewhere that if every Christian in America gave 10% of their after-tax income to God’s work (what we call the Biblical tithe) there would be an extra $133 Billion (with a “B”) each year to accomplish God’s work. Wow! Think what could be accomplished to make the world a better place. But I guess humans are just too caught up in their own patterns of consumption, fueled by fears of shortages.
Makes me wonder who the big fat pigs really are?
As always…your friend in the sty…
Stewie
July
What will the end look like?
40 years ago the Olson family had a booming dairy operation. They milked over 200 cows, farmed 600 acres, hired several local people, and contributed plenty to the local economy. Then there was a fire, a few months later a large shed roof collapsed, then one of the brothers went through a divorce, followed by a couple years of poor crops and low milk prices and then Earl (the 90 year old father) died. The land value had increased to the point that the brothers couldn’t afford to purchase the farm. So the farm was sold at auction and the brothers moved into a small bungalow in town. It was like the story of Job, except there was no happy ending. Who ever thought something like that would happen?
Jesus, actually.
When the disciples marveled at the magnificent Temple, Jesus informed them that it would one day be destroyed. They were in shock. He told them that they should remain faithful to his mission because only his word will last forever.
People at church seem filled with fear and anxiety as they survey pews that are emptier each year and budgets that continue to shrink even as they cling to the buildings that represent decades of faithful worship and discipleship. The reality is that everything crumbles and fades away; nothing on this earth is permanent. Only Jesus’ word stands forever. Even our best stewardship practices will not guarantee that our buildings and businesses will stand forever. Steeples will crumble, budgets will collapse, people will go elsewhere…but Jesus’ mission will continue.
With Jesus, our best years are yet to come!
Your pal in the Sty!
Stewie!
What will the end look like?
40 years ago the Olson family had a booming dairy operation. They milked over 200 cows, farmed 600 acres, hired several local people, and contributed plenty to the local economy. Then there was a fire, a few months later a large shed roof collapsed, then one of the brothers went through a divorce, followed by a couple years of poor crops and low milk prices and then Earl (the 90 year old father) died. The land value had increased to the point that the brothers couldn’t afford to purchase the farm. So the farm was sold at auction and the brothers moved into a small bungalow in town. It was like the story of Job, except there was no happy ending. Who ever thought something like that would happen?
Jesus, actually.
When the disciples marveled at the magnificent Temple, Jesus informed them that it would one day be destroyed. They were in shock. He told them that they should remain faithful to his mission because only his word will last forever.
People at church seem filled with fear and anxiety as they survey pews that are emptier each year and budgets that continue to shrink even as they cling to the buildings that represent decades of faithful worship and discipleship. The reality is that everything crumbles and fades away; nothing on this earth is permanent. Only Jesus’ word stands forever. Even our best stewardship practices will not guarantee that our buildings and businesses will stand forever. Steeples will crumble, budgets will collapse, people will go elsewhere…but Jesus’ mission will continue.
With Jesus, our best years are yet to come!
Your pal in the Sty!
Stewie!
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The farmer next door had a coyote problem: they kept stealing his chickens. So he trapped them, tried “natural deterrents”, shot at them, tried poison…but they kept stealing his chickens. One day he got so angry he came up with his ‘ultimate’ plan: he trapped one and tied a stick of dynamite to its tail. He thought it would run to its den and blow the whole thing up and he would be rid of his problem. Well, he lit the end of the long fuse, opened the door to the trap, and out ran the coyote…directly into the chicken coop totally destroying the coop and his flock of hens.
Is there a moral to this story? Several actually: First, don’t make decisions when you are angry! They probably won’t be good ones. Second, there is a natural order to things and you need to figure that out before you can try to change it. Third, (my last one for now) maybe the root of the problem was not the coyotes but the lack of good protection in the hen house. So fix the hen house!
Unless you are raising chickens you probably are wondering what this story has to do with us or with stewardship. Good question. Do we have a problem with dwindling resources (loss of chickens)? Maybe the cause of the problem is not out there with someone else…maybe the cause of the problem is closer to home. Take a good look at our own ‘house’ before you blame someone or something else. What is the state of our chicken coop? Does it need some work?
Happy farming!
Your pal in the sty,
Stewie
Is there a moral to this story? Several actually: First, don’t make decisions when you are angry! They probably won’t be good ones. Second, there is a natural order to things and you need to figure that out before you can try to change it. Third, (my last one for now) maybe the root of the problem was not the coyotes but the lack of good protection in the hen house. So fix the hen house!
Unless you are raising chickens you probably are wondering what this story has to do with us or with stewardship. Good question. Do we have a problem with dwindling resources (loss of chickens)? Maybe the cause of the problem is not out there with someone else…maybe the cause of the problem is closer to home. Take a good look at our own ‘house’ before you blame someone or something else. What is the state of our chicken coop? Does it need some work?
Happy farming!
Your pal in the sty,
Stewie
April - 2018
It’s been a while since we talked about money. Or have we ever talked about it? In a DVD produced by tpt entitled, “money’n’sanity”, Nathan Dugan works with a family to help them talk about money.
One of the people reflects that we spend money based upon our emotions and that the two dominant emotions that control our spending are; fear and guilt. I thought that was interesting. But it makes sense. Our culture has brainwashed us to live in fear that we are short of something, that there is a scarcity or, that we are incomplete unless we purchase a certain product.
As believers in God we know that those are lies. God abundantly provides for our needs. So how do we get away from this story of lies? I go back to the Marks of Discipleship: One of them is to spend time with other believers. I would encourage us to actually talk about how we can live as disciples (as we are drinking coffee…of course!). One of the topics we can talk about with our believing friends is: “How do our spending habits reflect our faith?”
Wow! That should make some good conversation!
If you really want to stir things up just ask that question of others. It may not make you the most popular girl in town, but you will be doing everyone a real favor.
May God continue to bless you!
Stewie
It’s been a while since we talked about money. Or have we ever talked about it? In a DVD produced by tpt entitled, “money’n’sanity”, Nathan Dugan works with a family to help them talk about money.
One of the people reflects that we spend money based upon our emotions and that the two dominant emotions that control our spending are; fear and guilt. I thought that was interesting. But it makes sense. Our culture has brainwashed us to live in fear that we are short of something, that there is a scarcity or, that we are incomplete unless we purchase a certain product.
As believers in God we know that those are lies. God abundantly provides for our needs. So how do we get away from this story of lies? I go back to the Marks of Discipleship: One of them is to spend time with other believers. I would encourage us to actually talk about how we can live as disciples (as we are drinking coffee…of course!). One of the topics we can talk about with our believing friends is: “How do our spending habits reflect our faith?”
Wow! That should make some good conversation!
If you really want to stir things up just ask that question of others. It may not make you the most popular girl in town, but you will be doing everyone a real favor.
May God continue to bless you!
Stewie
March - 2018
Winters get long up here in Wisconsin. Good thing the farmer worked so hard last summer to put up crops and store them so that us pigs have something to eat all winter. Reminds me of the story of Joseph (in Genesis) and how he saved many people by storing up grain during 7 years of abundant harvest so that people would have something to eat during the 7 years of famine that followed.
How does this relate to Stewardship? Good question! I think it relates in several ways but I like to look at the big picture and not just focus on the ‘stuff’ or the materials. So I’m thinking that God wants us to be good stewards of the seasons in our lives. During spring-we plant, during summer and fall-we harvest and store, so that in winter we can eat. During seasons of plenty-we store away and pay it forward by sharing with others, during seasons of scarcity- we conserve and we accept help from others. Through all the seasons we invest in, and benefit from, healthy relationships with: God, other’s, self and this bountiful earth. Nice to know that we are not in this alone.
Just some thoughts from the sty as I enjoy the lengthening of days.
Blessings!
Your beloved,
Stewie!
Winters get long up here in Wisconsin. Good thing the farmer worked so hard last summer to put up crops and store them so that us pigs have something to eat all winter. Reminds me of the story of Joseph (in Genesis) and how he saved many people by storing up grain during 7 years of abundant harvest so that people would have something to eat during the 7 years of famine that followed.
How does this relate to Stewardship? Good question! I think it relates in several ways but I like to look at the big picture and not just focus on the ‘stuff’ or the materials. So I’m thinking that God wants us to be good stewards of the seasons in our lives. During spring-we plant, during summer and fall-we harvest and store, so that in winter we can eat. During seasons of plenty-we store away and pay it forward by sharing with others, during seasons of scarcity- we conserve and we accept help from others. Through all the seasons we invest in, and benefit from, healthy relationships with: God, other’s, self and this bountiful earth. Nice to know that we are not in this alone.
Just some thoughts from the sty as I enjoy the lengthening of days.
Blessings!
Your beloved,
Stewie!
Pig and Hen Compare (February 2018)
Oink? Really? Most pigs I know either grunt or squeal. They squeal when they are excited about something (like someone else stealing their food) and they grunt the other times. Not a pleasant sound but considering their life’s goals…perhaps understandable. The hen, on the other hand, makes many sounds: various clucks, clicks, and squawks. The hens in our sty make mostly a contented clucking sound.
One day a pig and a hen were discussing their contribution to the farmer. The hen was clucking on about her beautiful eggs that were fried or boiled or used to make cakes so light and fluffy. The pig was questioning her commitment. “You have it easy,” the pig grunted, “your egg costs you a little discomfort. The ham or bacon I contribute costs my life.”
So maybe that is why the pig grunts and the hen clucks. Perhaps comparing commitments makes the pig grumpy. Someone once said, "Comparison is the thief of joy, "When we look at others and compare how hard we are working for the farm it can make us grumpy.
The apostle Paul (Philippians) keeps his eye on God and can rejoice even when he knows that his life will be required of him. So, let’s keep our eyes on God and not on each other when we want to evaluate our lives. It may save us from grumpiness and unhappiness.
BTW…the pig suggests we have fried chicken for dinner. BAWK!!!
Stewie
Oink? Really? Most pigs I know either grunt or squeal. They squeal when they are excited about something (like someone else stealing their food) and they grunt the other times. Not a pleasant sound but considering their life’s goals…perhaps understandable. The hen, on the other hand, makes many sounds: various clucks, clicks, and squawks. The hens in our sty make mostly a contented clucking sound.
One day a pig and a hen were discussing their contribution to the farmer. The hen was clucking on about her beautiful eggs that were fried or boiled or used to make cakes so light and fluffy. The pig was questioning her commitment. “You have it easy,” the pig grunted, “your egg costs you a little discomfort. The ham or bacon I contribute costs my life.”
So maybe that is why the pig grunts and the hen clucks. Perhaps comparing commitments makes the pig grumpy. Someone once said, "Comparison is the thief of joy, "When we look at others and compare how hard we are working for the farm it can make us grumpy.
The apostle Paul (Philippians) keeps his eye on God and can rejoice even when he knows that his life will be required of him. So, let’s keep our eyes on God and not on each other when we want to evaluate our lives. It may save us from grumpiness and unhappiness.
BTW…the pig suggests we have fried chicken for dinner. BAWK!!!
Stewie
Greetings from the Sty!! (January 2018)
“Generosity is Contagious!” That is really true! In this time of Christmas* as we remember the generosity of God it truly inspires us to give. One time I saw a mother carrying Christmas presents out of our church and putting them into her car. As she was leaving the office there were so many tears in her eyes that she could not speak.
Your generosity also inspires others to share their gifts with others. It is good for me to look at our financial picture and thank you for your generosity…and as important as it is to pay our bills…your financial giving is really a small part of your overall giving. You eagerly share your time, your smiles, your baking, your singing and playing of instruments, your listening ears, your many talents…(this list is virtually endless)! Kent Nerburn said it right…
“True giving is not an economic exchange; it is a generative act. It does not subtract from what we have; it multiplies the effect we can have in the world.”
Thanks be to God…whose giving knows no ending!
Your friend in the (frozen) Sty,
Stewie
*PS…it is still Christmas until January 6th (Epiphany). That song “The 12 Days of Christmas” really means that there are 12 days in the Christmas Season.
“Generosity is Contagious!” That is really true! In this time of Christmas* as we remember the generosity of God it truly inspires us to give. One time I saw a mother carrying Christmas presents out of our church and putting them into her car. As she was leaving the office there were so many tears in her eyes that she could not speak.
Your generosity also inspires others to share their gifts with others. It is good for me to look at our financial picture and thank you for your generosity…and as important as it is to pay our bills…your financial giving is really a small part of your overall giving. You eagerly share your time, your smiles, your baking, your singing and playing of instruments, your listening ears, your many talents…(this list is virtually endless)! Kent Nerburn said it right…
“True giving is not an economic exchange; it is a generative act. It does not subtract from what we have; it multiplies the effect we can have in the world.”
Thanks be to God…whose giving knows no ending!
Your friend in the (frozen) Sty,
Stewie
*PS…it is still Christmas until January 6th (Epiphany). That song “The 12 Days of Christmas” really means that there are 12 days in the Christmas Season.
News from the Sty - December, 2017
Another important Stewardship question: “Am I a good steward of my time?”
Some of us are a bit compulsive about not wanting to waste time. I have a good friend who shutters when I call up and say, “Let’s kill some time.” Being a good steward of our days and hours doesn’t mean filling them with endless activities. It is also important to spend time with God. It is especially important to set aside time for prayer, meditation and scripture reading when our schedules get crazy-busy.
Closely related to stewardship of time is stewardship of opportunity. Even car sales ads remind us of the importance of not missing out on an opportunity. Our congregation is in the midst of an intentional time of transition (Intentional Interim). This is our opportunity to ask any question, to dream any dream and to re-adjust the focus of ministry.
All this is centered upon following God’s will for our lives, so this time is a good opportunity for us to get closer to God as we get closer to our exciting future with God.
Your friend in the Sty,
Stewie
Another important Stewardship question: “Am I a good steward of my time?”
Some of us are a bit compulsive about not wanting to waste time. I have a good friend who shutters when I call up and say, “Let’s kill some time.” Being a good steward of our days and hours doesn’t mean filling them with endless activities. It is also important to spend time with God. It is especially important to set aside time for prayer, meditation and scripture reading when our schedules get crazy-busy.
Closely related to stewardship of time is stewardship of opportunity. Even car sales ads remind us of the importance of not missing out on an opportunity. Our congregation is in the midst of an intentional time of transition (Intentional Interim). This is our opportunity to ask any question, to dream any dream and to re-adjust the focus of ministry.
All this is centered upon following God’s will for our lives, so this time is a good opportunity for us to get closer to God as we get closer to our exciting future with God.
Your friend in the Sty,
Stewie
News from the Sty - November, 2017
Fall is an exciting time for stewards because it is time for the harvest. This is when the long hours of field work and the desperate prayers for timely rain come to fruition. After the harvest has been gathered we can look at the storage bins and thank God for all the blessings we have received.
In the middle of the American Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day, to be celebrated on the final Thursday in November 1863. The document, written by Secretary of State William Seward, reads in part:
“The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come, others have been added, which are of so extraordinary a nature that they cannot fail to penetrate and soften even the heart which is habitually insensible to the ever watchful providence of Almighty God…”
It’s hard for us to imagine how people living through the horrors of the Civil War could have strength to give thanks. But they did, and it is testimony to their faith. That same faith-based gratitude inspires us to give thanks to God in the good times and in the bad, and to remember that every day is Thanksgiving Day, no matter what side of the fence you live on! Thanks be to God!
Your pal in the sty!
Stewie
Fall is an exciting time for stewards because it is time for the harvest. This is when the long hours of field work and the desperate prayers for timely rain come to fruition. After the harvest has been gathered we can look at the storage bins and thank God for all the blessings we have received.
In the middle of the American Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day, to be celebrated on the final Thursday in November 1863. The document, written by Secretary of State William Seward, reads in part:
“The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come, others have been added, which are of so extraordinary a nature that they cannot fail to penetrate and soften even the heart which is habitually insensible to the ever watchful providence of Almighty God…”
It’s hard for us to imagine how people living through the horrors of the Civil War could have strength to give thanks. But they did, and it is testimony to their faith. That same faith-based gratitude inspires us to give thanks to God in the good times and in the bad, and to remember that every day is Thanksgiving Day, no matter what side of the fence you live on! Thanks be to God!
Your pal in the sty!
Stewie
News from the Sty - October, 2017
The farm next door used to be well-kept and prosperous. Then the father died and the two sons took over. They didn’t see the value of maintaining buildings and equipment. They were too cheap to fertilize, paint or cultivate. They were too lazy to get up early and milk the cows. But they loved to spend time eating and drinking.
Funny thing though, the animals still had needs but as the needs weren’t met the productivity diminished. And soon the cattle died and the fields were covered with weeds and the sons moved to town.
A wise animal said that humans are consumption crazy. I think he meant that people like to enjoy the rewards of labor without actually working. That’s probably why they sell so many lottery tickets?
The pastor says that church people are like that too: they want the benefits of a good spiritual life without the cost. For church people it’s even worse because they claim that Jesus paid the price on the cross. The pastor wanted to know…’if Jesus paid the price then make sure he doesn’t forget to send a check to the utility company next month for the electricity and heat.’
What does this have to do with life in the sty (stewardship)? Everything! Would you want to live in a sty that is never cleaned and has no food or water? I am thankful every day that my owner is diligent is tending and keeping the farm is good order (Genesis 2:15).
May your life be filled with the goodness of creation!
Your friend in the sty,
Stewie
The farm next door used to be well-kept and prosperous. Then the father died and the two sons took over. They didn’t see the value of maintaining buildings and equipment. They were too cheap to fertilize, paint or cultivate. They were too lazy to get up early and milk the cows. But they loved to spend time eating and drinking.
Funny thing though, the animals still had needs but as the needs weren’t met the productivity diminished. And soon the cattle died and the fields were covered with weeds and the sons moved to town.
A wise animal said that humans are consumption crazy. I think he meant that people like to enjoy the rewards of labor without actually working. That’s probably why they sell so many lottery tickets?
The pastor says that church people are like that too: they want the benefits of a good spiritual life without the cost. For church people it’s even worse because they claim that Jesus paid the price on the cross. The pastor wanted to know…’if Jesus paid the price then make sure he doesn’t forget to send a check to the utility company next month for the electricity and heat.’
What does this have to do with life in the sty (stewardship)? Everything! Would you want to live in a sty that is never cleaned and has no food or water? I am thankful every day that my owner is diligent is tending and keeping the farm is good order (Genesis 2:15).
May your life be filled with the goodness of creation!
Your friend in the sty,
Stewie
News From the Sty - September, 2017
I may only be a farm animal but I have keen powers of observation. Several times I watched as the mother of the family helped two of her children learn an important lesson. The mother had a special liturgy for anytime the sister and brother had to share something. Imagine: one piece of chocolate cake and two demanding children. Her plan was simple: one child divided the cake and the other child chose first piece. It kept balance. If the ‘cutter’ made one piece larger than the other, the ‘chooser’ was sure to choose the larger piece. That guiding principle kept the pieces close to the same size and kept piece [ed. Peace!] in the family. It was a good plan, a bit of a game, and it also taught them important lessons on how to share resources.
Stewardship is also about learning to share resources. God has provided everything that all of the earth’s people will need for life. Life works best for everyone when all people share resources with each other in an equitable manner. There will be chocolate cake for everyone when we learn to share. Thanks Mothers of the world!!!
-Your pal in the Sty…Stewie! (aka Pastor Mike)
I may only be a farm animal but I have keen powers of observation. Several times I watched as the mother of the family helped two of her children learn an important lesson. The mother had a special liturgy for anytime the sister and brother had to share something. Imagine: one piece of chocolate cake and two demanding children. Her plan was simple: one child divided the cake and the other child chose first piece. It kept balance. If the ‘cutter’ made one piece larger than the other, the ‘chooser’ was sure to choose the larger piece. That guiding principle kept the pieces close to the same size and kept piece [ed. Peace!] in the family. It was a good plan, a bit of a game, and it also taught them important lessons on how to share resources.
Stewardship is also about learning to share resources. God has provided everything that all of the earth’s people will need for life. Life works best for everyone when all people share resources with each other in an equitable manner. There will be chocolate cake for everyone when we learn to share. Thanks Mothers of the world!!!
-Your pal in the Sty…Stewie! (aka Pastor Mike)
News From the Sty - August, 2017
Welcome to our new monthly stewardship article. Why is it called “News from the Sty?” Because one of the origins of the word ‘steward’ is ‘sty warden’ (do you see it?) Back in the old days the sty (or stye) was the confined area that held the animals (including, but not limited to, pigs). The warden was the person who was hired by the owner to take care of the animals.
When we look at stewardship from this perspective it reminds us that we are taking care of property that belongs to someone else. The Psalmist reminds us; “The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it…” (Psalm 24:1)
What would be included in “…everything in it…?” The trees, lakes, hills and air? How about the clouds in the sky? How about the roads? Would the buildings that we constructed belong to God? What about my children? What about my ability to sing, repair cars, organize or bake? If the Psalmist is right and if ‘everything’ means ‘everything’ then the list would be long and inclusive.
Please ponder this as you consider your life as a disciple of Jesus’ ministry here on earth. More to ponder next month…
Thanks for your partnership in God’s kingdom!
Your friend from the Sty,
StewieJ
Welcome to our new monthly stewardship article. Why is it called “News from the Sty?” Because one of the origins of the word ‘steward’ is ‘sty warden’ (do you see it?) Back in the old days the sty (or stye) was the confined area that held the animals (including, but not limited to, pigs). The warden was the person who was hired by the owner to take care of the animals.
When we look at stewardship from this perspective it reminds us that we are taking care of property that belongs to someone else. The Psalmist reminds us; “The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it…” (Psalm 24:1)
What would be included in “…everything in it…?” The trees, lakes, hills and air? How about the clouds in the sky? How about the roads? Would the buildings that we constructed belong to God? What about my children? What about my ability to sing, repair cars, organize or bake? If the Psalmist is right and if ‘everything’ means ‘everything’ then the list would be long and inclusive.
Please ponder this as you consider your life as a disciple of Jesus’ ministry here on earth. More to ponder next month…
Thanks for your partnership in God’s kingdom!
Your friend from the Sty,
StewieJ