tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756714016745143007.post305462696298144678..comments2023-05-16T05:27:36.395-05:00Comments on if life is a highway: More from JessHeather of the EOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14607422301391841377noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756714016745143007.post-920853535972457962009-01-20T22:24:00.000-06:002009-01-20T22:24:00.000-06:00Ah, tithing can be a serious hot button issue. It&...Ah, tithing can be a serious hot button issue. It's no surprise that you're asking questions like this. I believe that the original tithe in the Bible was intended to care for the priests, the poor, the fatherless, and the widows. And the tithe was food & goods, not money. So, I think it's certainly acceptable to tithe things other than money and in places other than church. For years we've contributes time and money to Mango's classroom here in Minneapolis. We're helping the poor and the fatherless in that way. I think people should contribute from their talents, their time, and sometimes their money.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06924784279928092348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756714016745143007.post-65639823037739840342009-01-19T21:50:00.000-06:002009-01-19T21:50:00.000-06:00Oh Jess,You hit on the questions that I think ever...Oh Jess,<BR/>You hit on the questions that I think every honest Christian asks herself once in awhile. I could go on and on about the many different ways to interpret what tithing means, but I don't think God or any church wants that to be the main issue. I believe God truly just wants a relationship with us, and that's what matters so much more than the rituals and regulations. <BR/>There's a video by Rob Bell that I think hits home on this topic. Rob Bell is controversial in some conservative circles, but I think he really brings clarity to the heart issues. <BR/>Check out this link: <A HREF="http://www.nooma.com/Shopping/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=277&PMID=4&mode=FLV" REL="nofollow">Nooma--Sunday</A>Pam at beyondjustmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03465656015252107000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756714016745143007.post-10223605079425259242009-01-19T19:32:00.000-06:002009-01-19T19:32:00.000-06:00Jess,Those are great questions, and you are normal...Jess,<BR/><BR/>Those are great questions, and you are normal to feel confused by tithing. I don't know if what I wrote earlier made sense. But I do believe God cares more about your heart and your motives than any dollar amount.Sabrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02121871412387502050noreply@blogger.com