John Swadley | Luke 12:13-21

This powerful teaching from Luke 12:13-21 challenges us to radically rethink our relationship with money and possessions. When someone asks Jesus to settle an inheritance dispute, He responds not with legal advice but with a warning about greed—revealing that our real problem isn't getting our fair share, but understanding why we have what we already possess. Jesus calls us to become 'rich toward God,' storing up treasure in heaven by sharing our extra with those in need. This isn't about guilt or deprivation—it's about freedom. When we stop chasing the world's definition of success and start living by kingdom principles, we discover that our self-worth doesn't equal our net worth. We break free from the exhausting rat race and find purpose in generosity. The challenge before us is clear: will we save carefully and give sparingly, or will we be rich toward God first, save for our future second, and live joyfully off the rest?

John Swadley | 1 Chronicles 29:10-12

This powerful message confronts one of the most pervasive myths that quietly undermines our spiritual and financial well-being: the belief that we actually own anything. Drawing from King David's prayer in 1 Chronicles 29, we're invited to embrace a radical truth—everything in heaven and earth belongs to God. Not just the tithe, not just what we give to church, but literally everything. The message challenges us with a simple but transformative exercise: looking at everything we have through fresh eyes, acknowledging that this is God's house, God's income, God's possessions entrusted to our care. This perspective doesn't just change how we handle money—it transforms our relationship with God himself.