I pray that you had a safe and wonderful Independence Day.
Amid all the fireworks, barbeques, and parades, I hope you reflected on what it means to be an American citizen. We live in the greatest country and often hear so much negativity about it, so it is easy to take it for granted. Countless people, past and present, have lived their lives to make America what we know it to be.
Something To Stand Foris a new film chronicling some of these everyday heroes. Mike Rowe takes an epic journey to the heart of Washington, DC. Drawing from his popular podcast “The Way I Heard It,” you will step on the frontlines of the American Revolution, World War II, the Civil Rights movement, and more.
Giveaway Winner Announcement
In conjunction with the release of Something To Stand For on the big screen, we were pleased to offer our readers a giveaway. Congratulations to
~~ Darlene O. ~~
who is the winner of an Amazon gift card. Darlene, we will contact you about the details. Yeah, Darlene!
Stay tuned for more giveaway opportunities, which will be added to the blog soon.
I hope you enjoy a cold iced glass of tea as we enter full swing into summer. Today, the temperature hit a high of 101 degrees. As I shook my head, my husband saw golfers in our local park. They may be playing golf, but I am inside, sitting in the cool, reading a book.
The Christian Capitalist: The Gospel of Hard Work and Generous Giving – Written by Rich Sanders
I recently had the opportunity to read Rich Sanders’s new book, The Christian Capitalist: The Gospel of Hard Work and Generous Giving. Sanders is the founding pastor of Online Home Church in the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta. Sanders follows a bi-vocational calling, serving in ministry and business. As the retired President of Southern Health Lawyers, he has practiced law for almost thirty years. Sanders is the founder of Michael’s Mission, Inc., a ministry organized to assist and serve active duty and veterans of the armed services. He is a retired volunteer chaplain at the Interfaith Airport Chapel at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
Reading The Christian Capitalist made me think about true success and how we can help others. Do we have a heart for philanthropy? We work hard to provide for our family. However, we must also bless others. “Everything we have is a result of God’s blessing.”
This groundbreaking new book (published in January 2024) explores scriptural references that support twin pillars of Christian belief: 1) working hard to make a productive benefit from talents and materials that God has provided all people, and 2) giving generously to share those benefits with our neighbors in the name of Jesus Christ. Through a discussion of Holy Scripture, Sanders analyzes passages that relate to these concepts of productivity and generosity, along with two thousand years of history discussing the good works of Christians as examples. Ultimately, this book develops a uniquely Christian and capitalist philosophy: the Gospel of Hard Work and Generous Giving.
Sanders states that being a Christian capitalist involves giving your money, but you can also give your time. You can help others by serving at church, a soup kitchen, or a senior center. To learn more about your giving, ask God while reading this book and delve into a deeper relationship with Him.
In the interview below, Jean Thomason (of Momentual Influencers Network) speaks with Rich Sanders about the book.
Click HERE to order your copy of The Christian Capitalist today!
First Giveaway In conjunction with the book’s release, we are offering our readers a chance to win a copy of the book. To enter the giveaway, please comment below on a charity you give to and why. One comment will be selected randomly, and that person will receive their own copy of The Christian Capitalist.
The giveaway runs until Saturday, July 6, 2024, at 11:59 pm, and the winner will be announced on Sunday, July 7, 2024.
The giveaway is limited to United States residents. The winner’s full name and mailing address will be submitted to our marketing team, who will send a copy of the book at a later date. Our team will email you to receive your full name and mailing address.
Second Giveaway Our readers also have a chance at a second giveaway worth $500. To enter, use THIS FORM. The winner will select a US-based Christian ministry or organization, and $500 will be donated to them.
Disclosure:
Many thanks to GoodWorks Mission, LLC, for providing a sample of the book to write this review. My opinions are 100% my own.
We live in a time when troubling events are happening all around us. Holy wars, violent college protests, and political divisiveness are familiar daily headlines. It is easy to become anxious and fearful if we are not firmly rooted in God’s word and do not know how to stand firm.
The war in Israel has dominated the headlines since the surprise attack and the brutal attack on the people on October 7th. Israel has since received tremendous backlash for defending itself against their attackers. This backlash has grown into hatred and violent attacks on Jewish people on the streets and college campuses. Most historians say that we have not seen this much antisemitic rhetoric since the Holocaust. It’s time to put an end to the violence on college campuses. It’s not too late to sign the anti-rioting PETITIONand support Israel today!
Giveaway Winner Announcement In conjunction with the push to have people sign the petition, we offered our readers a chance to enter a giveaway. Congratulations to
~*~ Belinda B. ~*~
who will receive a $10 Amazon Gift Card! Yeah!! Belinda, we will contact you regarding your gift card!
If you are not praying for the world, this is a good time to start. I thought I would never see what is happening now, but this is a different world.
“Comfort, Comfort my people, says your God.” Isaiah 40:1 (NIV)
The situation in Israel and the Middle East is complex, with historical, religious, and geopolitical dimensions. Understanding the conflict’s multifaceted nature is crucial, as well as avoiding oversimplification or one-sided narratives that ignore the broader context.
The Victory Channel is an excellent source for giving news updates from Israel. Click HERE for the latest on Israel and the war.
It’s not popular, but we pray for Israel. We pray the innocent hostages are returned to their loved ones. We must remember innocent people are on both sides of this war, so we must be prayerful.
Achieving peace requires a genuine commitment from both sides to recognize each other’s right to exist and to engage in constructive negotiations without violence or terrorism.
Sign the anti-rioting PETITIONand support Israel today!
The Giveaway
To show our support for Israel and to put an end to the college campus riots, we are offering our readers a chance to win a $10 Amazon gift card. To enter the giveaway, leave a comment below telling us how you support Israel.
The giveaway will be open until Wednesday, May 29th, at 11:59 p.m. (CT). The winner will be selected randomly and announced on Thursday, May 30th.
Disclosure:
Many thanks to Influenceable for providing a sample of the product for this review.
My opinions are 100% my own.
This coming week, we celebrate Mother’s Day and all they mean to us.
Are you looking for the perfect gift for your mother? Has she told you she seeks a closer, more intimate relationship with God? You could gift her the Encountering God Study Bible. The Bubblingwitheleganceandgrace team found the features of this Bible offered a simple but effective resource for my Bible Study. The ‘Encounter Notes’ of the Bible are featured throughout and provide an opportunity to understand what a scripture means and how it can be applied to my life. In companion with the study notes and references, these notes will give you that close encounter with God you desire.
Giveaway Winner Announcement! In conjunction with the release of the new Encountering God Study Bible, we recently offered our readers a chance to win a copy of this incredible Bible. Congratulations to
~~> Sheri A. <~~
Yeah, Sheri! Our marketing team will send you this Bible in the next few weeks.
Stay tuned for our next giveaway, which will be coming soon!
And we want to wish all the mothers an extraordinary and blessed Mother’s Day!
If you follow contemporary Christian music, you may be familiar with Rebecca St. James and Luke and Joel Smallbone, the duo behind for King and Country. The new movie Unsung Hero chronicles their family’s move to Nashville in the early 1990s.
Coming to America after hitting rock bottom in Australia, the Smallbone family (David, Helen, and their six children with one on the way) expected a new beginning. However, when things do not go as planned, they are forced to adjust and make a new plan. Unsung Hero illustrates how the family stuck together and worked together when the odds were against them by putting God first and trusting in Him.
You can get your tickets here!
Watch the trailer here:
Giveaway Winner Announcement! In conjunction with Unsung Hero‘s release in theaters, we hosted a giveaway. Congratulations to
~~ Victoria B. ~~
who will receive a $10 Amazon gift card. Yeah, Victoria!!
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