By Dennis Watkins, Legal Counsel, Church of God
In an effort to educate our constituency, we are making you aware of an issue that is under consideration in Washington, DC. Under a new Obama administration proposal, the value of itemized deductions for charitable contributions for higher wage-earners will go down. The purpose of this reduction is purportedly to pay for new healthcare initiatives, according to administration officials.
Most of us would do anything to avoid life’s trials. But God always brings good out of the hard times we endure.
We currently find ourselves in the midst of an economic crisis and an uncertain future. Politicians are scrambling for solutions, Wall Street is teetering on the brink, and the average American is struggling with, or knows someone who’s struggling with, job loss and financial ruin. People are scared, and they’re looking for something not only to stimulate the economy, but also to stimulate their search for meaning in life.
By Beth Moore
The privilege of prayer is the flagship proof that God created man to participate in His kingdom agenda and not just dangle from His fingers like a puppet. That a sovereign God welcomes mere human beings to touch His heart and affect His work is nothing less than stunning. A fresh read of Abraham’s intercession for Sodom in Genesis 18 ought to leave us reeling with the privilege and responsibility of divine access.
By David Shibley Newsletters – Prophetic Insight
In light of the recent economic crises and major political, social and moral changes in our nation, people everywhere are asking, “What can I still count on in these turbulent times?”
The Bible tells us there are both true and false apostles. Let’s learn to discern the difference.
