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Looking for a Church that Doesn’t Teach Tithing? Check This Out

11/24/202303/02/2021 by R. Renee

ARE THERE CHURCHES THAT don’t ask for money (tithes)? We’ve been asked that question over the years. Until now, we haven’t been able to offer much assistance in that area. Finding Christians that don’t enforce tithing is like trying to find a needle in a hack stack. But we have good news for you. We’ve … Read more

God Revealed a Secret About Giving That Blessed Me

10/05/202402/23/2021 by R. Renee

I learned a valuable lesson about how God makes provision. In early 2020, I wanted to do something I had never done before—give away money. Specifically, I desired to become a cheerful giver (verse). There were instances where donated money to charitable causes, but that was few and far between. Of course, whenever I attended … Read more

Think Twice Before Listening to Prophets. This Is Why

10/26/202402/16/2021 by R. Renee

A WEALTHY NIGERIAN businessman, Upenys Mashangwa, discovered that prophecies don’t always come to pass. In 2017, he and his wife lost their home after receiving a prophecy from Emmanuel Makandiwa. He told them their $500,000 mortgage loan would be canceled, but it never happened. The couple sued the prophet and demanded the $1M repayment they … Read more

Here’s Why One Woman Stopped Tithing

10/05/202402/02/2021 by R. Renee

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JANA RIESS IS a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who stopped paying tithes to the church. She took issue with the church’s lack of transparency in its use of tithes. While no financial scandal is associated with the LDS Church, some people are concerned. The church has stockpiled over $100 … Read more

How I Overcame a Season of Lack (A Testimony About God)

10/05/202401/26/2021 by R. Renee

GOD GAVE ME The Tithing Hoax assignment over a decade ago. I’ve been working on this platform off and on since then. Plus, it has never been my primary source of income. I was earning my living as a freelance writer and search engine evaluator. By December 2019, I considered myself done with The Tithing … Read more

A Rich Pastor Angers Critics After Getting $4M

10/19/202401/19/2021 by R. Renee

“Joel Osteen repay PPP loan” was the sentiment of many people. Osteen is the senior pastor of the Houston-based Lakewood Church. He received a $4.4 million Paycheck Protection Program loan, angering many people. Social media blasted him because they couldn’t understand why a wealthy preacher with a tax-exempt church would get these funds. I understand … Read more