People like to imagine what it would be like to have money. When the lottery numbers get into high nine figures, interviewers ask people as they buy their tickets, “What would you do with the money if you won?” Those dreams vary. Some would buy an expensive car or boat, others want to travel. There …
Aim All You Have at Heaven*
How God Inspires Ambitious Generosity Article by Marshall SegalStaff writer, desiringGod.org MARCH 24, 2021 If we do not learn how to lay up treasures in heaven, we will inevitably settle for the treasures of earth — and miss out on something far more lasting and satisfying. When we hear, “Lay up treasures in heaven,” it might sound like, …
Should All Your Giving Be In Secret?
You’ve probably heard it said, “Don’t let your left hand know what your right hand is doing.” This is a quote from Jesus, but does it mean God wants all of our giving to be anonymous? “Don’t let your left hand know what your right hand is doing.” You’ve probably heard people say this. You …
Generosity in a Time of Hoarding
TREVIN WAX | MARCH 19, 2020 In a time of tumult and uncertainty, as the COVID-19 pandemic affects not only our physical welfare but also our economy and our social interactions, our tendency is to turn inward, to the safety and wellbeing of those closest to us. We tend to our families. Prudence and wisdom lead us …
God’s Desire for One-Percenters by Eric Geiger*
When I was in high school I so badly wanted to be tall. We had a couple guys on our high school basketball team that were 6’5” or taller, and I envied them. They could dunk easily. They were more imposing defensively than me. I asked God to make me taller and He did not. …
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