Posts tagged good steward
What Do You Have That God Can Use?
What Do You Have That God Can Use?

There isn't a single person in the United States of America who doesn't have a possession that goes unused for a year. Every one of us has extra STUFF. Martha and I made a rule when we got married 35 years ago that if anything went unused in our home over the period of a year, we would give it away. And guess what, there's only been a few times I've given away something I wish I hadn't. The reality is that we all have things that go unused, whether they are possessions, talents, giftings, or resources.

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Awaken Podcast Network, iWork4Him, God and AmericaJim Brangenbergcommunity, blessings, good steward, resources, work on purpose, talents, gifts, impact, spiritual gifts, cultural influence
A Donation of Life
A Donation of Life

I got to do the coolest thing on December 10, 2018 - I had the incredible privilege of donating one of my kidneys to my friend Bill. It’s a long story and has been covered in a previous blog and a few shows, but the point I want to get across is that this kidney shortage is a serious thing. About a year ago, Joe Carrol from BLE in San Antonio, TX, told me about his friend Larry needing a kidney. Joe had tried to get qualified, but his kidneys are not able to be shared for medical reasons. Martha and I offered to do a show for Larry so that he could share it with potential donors and see if he could round up a new kidney to replace his failing ones. We did the show, and many people stepped up to get tested, and one made it all the way to the finish line. Larry’s lifesaving surgery will hopefully be scheduled in the next couple of months.

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Awaken Podcast Network, iWork4HimJim Brangenbergfaith at work, faith and work, gospel, gifts, resources, suffering, purpose, kidney transplant, kidney donation, inspiration, good steward, gifts for employees, unique gifts for employees
Debt - But Everybody is Doing It
Debt - But Everybody is Doing It

In 1994 we built a house beyond our means and started a business solely on credit. In all, our spending was out of control. We decided to sell our dream house, and make some major changes, but in a period of 15 years the Lord helped us get completely out of debt. No debt!

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iWork4HimJim Brangenbergdebt, finances, good steward, gifts, faith and work
Know It All
Know It All

Over the years we have had the privilege of supporting many missionary endeavors through our tithes and offerings.  This has blessed us, given us a connection to the work being done and helping that work to continue.

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iWork4HimJim Brangenberggifts, finances, good steward, tithe