Jesus gave the great commission to the church as recorded in Matthew 28:19-20 to “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you…” Obviously to accomplish this command…
Steve Drury
We know what love is from the greatest example “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16(KJV). God loved us so much, he “GAVE” himself for us to have everlasting life. The Apostle John records, “But…
The legacy of Nathaniel A. and Jean L. Urshan continues to affect the United Pentecostal Church International (UPCI) many years after their ministry here on earth. This iconic couple changed the course of history with their lives and ministry. As you go back in time, you discover that each segment of their life left an…
“Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give…” II Corinthians 9:7
When the letters from the attorney arrived in the offices of UPCI Global Missions and Youth Ministries, both were surprised. The documents notified the ministries of gifts that were coming to them from a trust. The creator of the trust…
It was at a round table in the church fellowship hall in Noble, Oklahoma. The celebration was the first birthday of my great nephew Nolan. I introduced myself to the one person at the table I didn’t know, and he returned with, “I’m Jim, Jim Pulliam.” As we continued the conversation, we shared small talk…
It sounds like this must be something for the wealthy, is it? Why should I even read about a Donor Advised Fund? How would it benefit me and my family? The answers to all these questions are important to understand as a Donor Advised Fund is a great tool you can use in your charitable…
2 Corinthians 9:6-11 (KJV)
6 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.
7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
8 And God is able to make…
Before starting your search for a new home, it is important to consider how much house you can afford. Why is this important? Because if your “outgo is more than your income, your upkeep is your downfall!” Any of us can let our desires exceed our ability to make payments and keep up with our…
“…When your children shall ask their fathers in time to come, saying, What mean these stones? Then ye shall let your children know, saying, Israel came over this Jordan on dry land. For the Lord your God dried up the waters of Jordan from before you, until ye were passed over, as the Lord your God did to the…
I have lived long enough now to see the results of those who have planned for retirement and those who have not, as well as, those who have planned, but not enough. It has also been my privilege to teach across America on the subject of “Life Planning” which offers tools we can use to…
What is affluence? The dictionary says affluence is an “abundance of money, property, and other material goods; riches; wealth.”1 We often believe that others have it better than we do, therefore we couldn’t be caught up in the affluence of this world. Yet, we have more expensive clothes and technology, drive nicer cars, and live…