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Contentment and Prosperity Gospel
Scripture reading: 1 Timothy 6:3-11 There is today a teaching in the Christian church that is leading people astray. It is known as the Prosperity Gospel, and its essential teaching is that by giving monetarily to a church, minister or ministry God will return the...
Parental Discipline: Part 4
In this post, we will consider how parental discipline is an expression of love ... for child and God. Scripture reading: John 10:25-29 “Nice” is not a word I like, but I have to admit it is easy to let it roll off my tongue. “Kind” and “love” are words I force myself...
Parental Discipline: Part 3
In this post, we will consider how parental discipline fulfills our parental accountability to Christ. Scripture reading: John 10:25-29 If I am faithful to the Lord as a parent, I cannot be held responsible for their decision to reject the Lord. However, if I am...
Parental Discipline: Part 2
In this post, we will consider how parental discipline models Christ for our children. Scripture reading: John 10:25-29 We as parents all have a duty to model the Lord to our children. Yes, we have a parental obligation to point them to Christ, but we also have a duty...
Parental Discipline: Part 1
In this post, we will consider how parental discipline points the child to Christ. Scripture reading: John 10:25-29 Parenting is tough. Of course, I was not a parent in the 1700s to know if things were any better then. With media demanding a huge chunk of our time,...
Review of Biblical Mysteries Explained
Be careful in watching the cable television show Biblical Mysteries Explained. For that matter, be careful watching any television show purporting to “explain” matters of the Bible and Christianity. The television show has as its first priority to disprove divine...
Resting In The Lord
The other day I was reading Matthew 11:28, “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.” After letting it sink in my mind and heart for awhile, I read several verses before and after to better understand the context and noticed that the...
Surrender Is A Difficult Subject
Surrender is a difficult subject. We want to do what we want without being told by anyone else what we can and cannot do. We want control. We want to be able to direct our lives, where we live, what we do, who we come in contact with, and when we make changes. There...
How Do I Know I Am A Christian?
Originally preached at Trinity United Methodist Church, Danville, VACirca 2003by R. Joseph Ritter, Jr. Scripture reading: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 Am I a Christian? How do I know I am saved? I am a very logical person and analyze just about everything that comes my way,...
A Cause And Effect Christianity
Scripture reading: Ezekiel 8:9-18 “Daddy, can I wear this special shirt to school today?”“No because you had to pay $2 for the privilege of wearing it.” Several minutes pass, and then comes the announcement. “I have to wear the special shirt because I can’t find my...
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Expository Bible study on Ephesians 5:22-33 on a Biblical marriage. Rather than a self-help resource, this book is aimed at deepening your relationship with Christ.
Catechism to help intentionally teach important concepts of Christianity to children and new believers. The focus is on tracing Christ throughout both the Old and New Testaments.
Devotional book for December 1st through December 25th. As we prepare our hearts during the traditional advent season, let us also prepare for the second coming of Christ.
Free e-book by an independent tax and financial professional. This booklet aims to assist individuals preparing for ministry and missions to honor God through finances.
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R. Joseph Ritter, Jr. CFP® EA is an independent tax professional, financial planner and owner of Somerset Tax Partners LLC. He is the founder and president of Zacchaeus Financial Counseling, Inc., a non-profit organization serving the financial planning and financial counseling needs of lower and middle income households. Joe is also a consecrated Conference Deacon in the New South Conference of the Free Methodist Church USA. Joe received his Master’s Degree in World Mission and Evangelism from Asbury Theological Seminary. His non-profit leadership and Christian ministry includes such past positions as Pastor, Director of Outreach, volunteer Chaplain with Transport for Christ International, co-founder of Community Chaplains Association, and Financial Aid Director at Kentucky Mountain Bible College. He is the author of Having An E5 Marriage; 25 Days of Christmas Devotional; Jacob’s Testimony: A Catechism Teaching the Praises, Strength and Wondrous Works of the Lord; and You’re Called to the Ministry. Now What?
Joe has been married for over 20 years and has four children. He enjoys writing as a hobby … as well as carpentry and automotive mechanics.