Category Archives: Christian Thinkers

Spurgeon on Proportional and Generous Giving

Posted on April 19, 2010 by rkuban

This devotional is classic Spurgeon.  Full of conviction and challenge.  I will come back with some of my own thoughts regarding his words next post. “Thou hast bought me no sweet cane with money.” (Isaiah 43:24) Worshippers at the temple … Continue reading →

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Spurgeon: Two Types of Poverty

Posted on March 24, 2010 by rkuban

I was asked the question:  How should a Christian view the welfare system?  I am going to answer this question on Friday’s post.  Today, I am going to post a selection from a Charles Spurgeon sermon (Sermon #320).  He argues there are two … Continue reading →

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Randy Alcorn on the Benefits of Giving and Money

Posted on February 10, 2010 by rkuban

I heard this quote in a sermon the other day.  I think it fits well with the verse below from 1st Timothy. “Giving is not simply right, giving is not simply helpful to other people and therefore fulfilling the command … Continue reading →

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Spurgeon, Living, and Giving (Part 3)

Posted on January 15, 2010 by rkuban

As best I can tell, Spurgeon’s Morning and Evening devotions are public domain, but I would recommend this version if you want a hard copy.   “In a very wide sphere of observation, I have noticed that the most generous Christians of my … Continue reading →

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Spurgeon, Living, and Giving (Part 2)

Posted on January 13, 2010 by rkuban

As best I can tell, Spurgeon’s Morning and Evening devotions are public domain, but I would recommend this version if you want a hard copy.   “Our God has a method in providence by which he can succeed our endeavours beyond our expectation, … Continue reading →

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Spurgeon, Living, and Giving (Part 1)

Posted on January 11, 2010 by rkuban

As best I can tell, Spurgeon’s Morning and Evening devotions are public domain, but I would recommend this version if you want a hard copy.  “You look for much, but behold, it comes to little; when you bring it home, I blow … Continue reading →

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Charles Spurgeon and Money

Posted on December 5, 2009 by rkuban

I came across this while gathering stuff for my second book (Christ Centered Contentment).  It is classic Spurgeon: “You will see at once from reading the text [Phil. 4:11: "I have learned to be content"], upon the very surface, that … Continue reading →

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