Monthly Archives: January 2013

What is Generosity?

Posted on January 23, 2013 by parklinscomb

I love generous people! Don’t you? And my congregation has many such people, who share their homes, their time, their talents, and their money. And God loves generous people, too, because generosity is a part of holiness. Our God is … Continue reading →

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Abraham’s Sacrifice of Isaac

Posted on January 14, 2013 by parklinscomb

Genesis 22 tells the riveting story of Abraham’s offering of Isaac. Isaac was the long awaited son of Abraham and Sarah. He had been promised when Abraham (“father of a multitude” — in honor of the promise) was still called … Continue reading →

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How to Give the Right Way

Posted on January 11, 2013 by parklinscomb

Note: This posting comes from an article that I wrote for the Manchester church of Christ on January 9. I thought that perhaps those who are in ministry or others who are disciples generally might be interested in thoughts about … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Resolutions — “A Light to Be Seen in 2013”

Posted on January 7, 2013 by parklinscomb

Along with every new year comes an instinctive look back at: where we were, where we went, what we did, who we were, how we wish things had been different, and what we want to do differently in the future. … Continue reading →

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