The decline in offerings from members has long been a challenge for organized religious organizations. This complicated situation stems from the understanding that an offering is a voluntary gift to God, unlike the mandatory tithe. However, offerings play a crucial role in supporting the financial livelihood of the organizations that receive these contributions. According to…
War for supremacy was a common practice in ancient Biblical times. These would determine the roles of servant and master, as well as the method for allocating resources for survival. This was a seasonal practice, as seen in 2 Samuel 11:1: “It was spring. It was the time when kings go off to war.” Before…
David had dreamed about this many times; he had all his plans well in place—the Israelites were excited with a celebratory spirit, looking forward to this very moment. The musicians were ready, the dancers were prepared, and David was positioned at the front, guiding the parade and leading the celebratory dancing. It was the day…