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Why Good Christians Should NOT Tithe

November 11, 2017 By Tanya Gioia Leave a Comment · This post may contain affiliate links

I had been tithing for a while.  Trying to stay in the 1O% range. In fact, I made a deal with God.  I tithe faithfully on all of it and He blesses my business.  Right? Malachi 3:9.  Test me an see that I won’t bring all that into the storehouse. Tithing regularly to our home…

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What Do I Tithe to Keep God Happy?

November 9, 2017 By Tanya Gioia 2 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

Tithing stresses the protestant church out!  What is a tithe?  Tithe literally means 10%.  What do you give ten percent of– money, time, goods, everything? The first occurrence of a tithe is long before God gave Mosaic Laws and set up a covenant with the Hebrews.  And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and…

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How to Hide Scripture in Your Heart Gift Guide

November 8, 2017 By Tanya Gioia 2 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

When you hide scripture in your heart it often pops out at the right times.  Have you ever noticed how often Jesus says to those who are asking him something “it is written.”  When the devil tempts him, Jesus replies, “it is written”, when the Pharisees accuse him he says “is it not written,” when…

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A Crazy Thing Happened On the Way to The Offering Plate

November 7, 2017 By Tanya Gioia 4 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

A little boy in church for the first time watched as the ushers passed around the offering plates. When they came near his pew, the boy said loudly, “Don’t pay for me, Daddy, I’m under five.” Pin This Post for Later! Why Do Christians Take an Offering In the old testament, the Jews were under Mosaic…

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5 Good Reasons to Manage Your Money That Will Change Your Life

October 12, 2017 By Tanya Gioia 2 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

  Money is a strong theme in the Bible. Over 2000 verses about money give a sometimes confusing picture.  See how your money management agrees or disagrees with these strategies. Manage Your Money to Reduce Stress Pay savings like a bill.  It is a habit. Just like exercise, it is a discipline.  If you have…

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What is Really Bugging You About Money and How to Fix it

October 5, 2017 By Tanya Gioia 6 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

Money is the root of all evil, right?  If we just gave up on money all would be well.   Somehow the Bible verse that calls out “the love of money” as the root of all evil got twisted.  For the Love of Money is the root of all evil, and by craving it, some…

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5 Positively Powerful Financial Habits of a Woman of Valor

October 3, 2017 By Tanya Gioia 10 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

5 Financial habits from the Proverbs 31 Woman. Who can ever live up to those standards? Proverbs 31 is too often presented as a check list for women.  Believe me or not, the true audience of this 22 line poem is a husband. Who can find a capable wife? vs. 10 Traditionally, all of Proverbs…

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Tiny Home Communities: A Breakthrough for Homelessness?

September 23, 2017 By Tanya Gioia Leave a Comment · This post may contain affiliate links

Tiny Home Communities for Homeless For many who are addicted, disabled, illiterate, or mentally ill, homelessness is a way of life.  Living in shelters, group homes, prison or mental hospitals only lasts so long.  Then what? Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up…

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What Little Treasures From Your Children are You Keeping?

November 13, 2016 By Tanya Gioia 2 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

Children offer us little treasures almost daily, a picture, a kind word and sometimes a holy experience.  Mary, the mother of Jesus comes to mind when these holy moments happen to me.  Luke says that after the angel sang and shepherds admired the baby Jesus, that Mary, instead of being frustrated at all the intrusions…

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Triggers: How to Exchange Your Angry Reactions for Gentle Responses

November 8, 2016 By Tanya Gioia 1 Comment · This post may contain affiliate links

Triggers are the little things that jump under your skin and cause reactions you did not intend. An explosion of anger when you only meant to correct your  child gently can send you reeling.  These reactions hurt you and your beloved child. You know how the teacher will appear when the student is ready.  Well,…

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