We often hear messages about the need for reconciliation, but few times do we hear about the process for reconciliation that Jesus spoke about. In Matthew 18 we address the questions that many of us have--isn't "judging others wrong? who am I to confront others when I have so much sin in my life? Hasn't church discipline hurt others? When understood in the light of the whole chapter and in light of the cross and God's work in us, discipline and confrontation can be a wonderful way to see God's grace at work. Be mindful, though, that mercy, grace, gentleness and humility are much needed.

In order for us to truly experience the Advent Conspiracy, we first have to enter into the conspiracy that was the first Christmas.

In part 2 of this series on stewardship, we look at practical money matters found in the Scriptures. We look at what the Bible has to say about Making Money, Spending Money, Saving Money and Giving Money.

The Bible has a lot to say about the topic of money and stewardship. Jesus believed and taught that there was a relationship between a person's heart and what he or she believed about money.