The Parable of the Vineyard Workers
God’s generosity and our human discontentment
We can be thankful when we focus on the blessings we have. But when we fall into the trap of comparison, envy and dissatisfaction often creep in! Join the discussion about God's generosity and juxtapose it against our human discontentment.
Is the mindset of comparison causing you to be dissatisfied?
When we’re stuck in the mindset of comparison, it’s not long before we become dissatisfied with what we have. Let's explore Jesus’ parable of the vineyard workers to find the answer to this common problem.
Are you searching for contentment?
The problem with the human condition is that even when we own a lot, it still doesn’t feel like enough. Let's look at the causes of envy and how to eradicate that bitter root from our lives.
Defining envy and finding the biblical solution to this heart problem!
Jesus’ parable of the vineyard workers not only demonstrates God’s generosity, but highlights the dangers of jealousy!
Find practical tools for rooting envy out of your heart
Like a noxious and bitter weed, envy can spring into our lives, and choke out our joy in the Lord! Let's uncover ways envy can sour our relationship with God and others.
Discover the destruction envy can cause in our heart, and our relationships
Have you ever wished you were someone else? Perhaps they got the job you wanted, or were blessed with the family you always dreamed of. Find peace in the midst of discontentment.
A dynamic conversation on Jesus’ teaching of “the last shall be first”
You’ve waited in line for hours. Your feet hurt, your back aches, and as you finally reach the front of the line you’re told, “We serve the people in the back of the line first.” Let's examine this perplexing notion found in Jesus’ teaching.
Let’s look at a topsy-turvy principle of God’s kingdom
We’re all born with an innate sense of fairness. Just watch small children line up for a treat and listen to what happens when someone tries to jump ahead! You’ll hear a chorus of “No cuts!” Let's look at the topsy-turvy principle of God’s kingdom that says, “The first shall be last, and the last first.”
How God’s grace reverses our understanding of rewards and merit
The best-trained athlete gets the trophy. The most intelligent student gets the best grades. That’s the way our world works.
Embracing God’s greatest gift: grace
Trapped on a treadmill of performance, we’re liable to think the more good we do, the more God will love us. And if we stumble and fall, God will brush us aside. Let's embrace God’s generosity.
Looking at how our view of God’s generosity impacts our faith
If your boss is stingy with you, you’re less likely to give him a fair day’s work. But if he treats you well, your work will reflect your gratitude! Let's discuss the nature of grace. An encouraging study on the goodness of God.
Reflecting on God’s profound grace and ways we can respond to His generosity
Basking in the benefits of God’s blessings, we often feel a sense of gratitude. But when God chooses to bless others with those same gifts, our reaction isn’t always thankfulness.
