*Courtesy of National Christian Foundation.
Happiness Is Not Where You Live, But How You Live*
A rich man went to see a psychologist because despite his wealth, he was not happy. The psychologist gave him three balls – one ceramic, another glass and one rubber. Then he told the man to start juggling them. The rich man quickly lost control. As he was about to drop the ceramic ball, he …
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Generosity roadmap: Creating a mission statement for life and giving*
*Sara Shelton, January 15, 2026 When Heather Tuininga, Founder of 10|10 Strategies, was in her late twenties, she found herself grappling with some of life’s biggest questions. What is God’s plan for my life? Who does God want me to be in this world? What is the mission I’m supposed to be living out? “I knew …
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His promises are new every morning!
I have experience this truth for nearly 60 years, but not every day have I believed it. But, it's true whether I believe it or not.
26 ways to be generous in 2026
by Sheila Dolinger January 8, 2026 Anew year invites fresh intention. So, as 2026 begins, we’d like to offer some simple ideas to help you notice opportunities to give, respond to others with compassion, and practice generosity in your everyday life, so that each step you take in giving this year draws you closer to …
A great perspective for 2026!
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Christmas Simplified!
"The maker of the stars and seas, becomes a child on earth for me."* John Betjeman, Poet *Collected Poems ( John Murray, 1958, p. 178) "This is down-to-earth glory of God who has come and pitch a tent among us." John 1:14 David Bentley Hart, The New Testament (Yale University Press, 2017) The holiday we …
A Biblical & Fun View of Christmas!
Don’t be contented with a “nice” Christmas when Jesus says, “It has pleased my Father to give you the Kingdom.” Pray, go to work, play Trivial Pursuit, eat banana bread, exchange presents, go caroling, feed the hungry, comfort the lonely, and do all in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” — Brennan Manning (American …
The Joy of Knowing Jesus: An Interview on Happiness and Giving*
*By Randy Alcorn, December 1, 2025 This is part two of an edited transcript of an interview with Following the Money, covering the topics of happiness, living as a believer in a hostile culture, giving, and more. See my last blog for part one. Question: It seems many Christians are worried about our country’s future instead of …
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We Won’t Regret Investing in God’s Kingdom*
by Randy Alcorn* October 31, 2025 Kate Kiehl is a giving coach and heads up GenHerus, which empowers women to find joy in giving. She shared these thoughts on Instagram: Stop and think about it. Do you look back and have regrets giving money away?I certainly don’t WHEN I give money to Kingdom work.Sure, I may have …
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