I wanted to pass on to you some helpful tools that are easily accessible to help with your financial goals. If you missed this past weekend’s message, watch it HERE now.

Websites:

Crown Ministries

Dave Ramsey

Books:

Master Your Money, Ron Blue

ABC’s of Financial Freedom, Barry Cameron

Remember this Treasure Principle: God owns everything. I’m His money manager.

There are so many tools out there. Don’t make it complicated. Get a hold of a tool or two and get to work. It’s actually more about your self-discipline than it is about the tool. They mostly are saying the same basic things because their wisdom comes from the WORD OF GOD. Now…start doing it!

“The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; …” (Psalm 24:1 NIV)

If you want to check out our online option for giving, here’s a link to get you set up with our online giving through PUSHPAY. You can also go on your smart phone and download the PUSHPAY app.

AND…Don’t forget to keep track of ALL your spending this month!

I can’t wait to share with you the latest details and images of our Phase 1 building. There is still quite a process of getting all specific plans approved for our building permits, but we’re on the way!

In all of our services this weekend, while we wrap up our REALationship series, I’ll be showing you some pretty cool images of what our property will be looking like in the very near future. Here’s a sneak peak from what would be the parking lot view. The street view perspectives I’ll show you on the weekend is seriously eye popping!

See you soon!

In my daily reading yesterday (Every Day With Jesus) I came across this verse in Romans 9.

“For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my people, those of my own race, …” (Romans 9:3 NIV)

The Apostle Paul had such a heart for his fellow Israelites. Even though he was sent by God throughout the known world to communicate the Gospel to the Gentiles, his heart never gave up on the Jews.

What stands in stark contrast to the normal, “what’s in it for me” attitude, is Paul’s willingness to be completely lost himself if his fellow Jews would simply come to know Jesus as Messiah.

This level of compassion for a race, for a generation or even for a single person is rarely seen. Paul just reminded me, too often, my concerns, comfort and personal agenda often outweigh my concern for others.

We say we care about this Valley. What might it look like if we REALLY CARED with the same heart and passion of Paul?

What a powerful worship experience this weekend at Community!! It’s always great to have Ryan Kennedy back with us to lead worship.

Now, as you relax and celebrate Memorial Day, please take some time to remember the reason we set aside this day.

For perspective as we remember the sacrifices made to secure our freedom, here are some words from Jesus:

“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” -John 15:13

Enjoy this day. It’s special!