by David Wills e tend to give in areas of personal passion or to places we care about. But is it possible we have this a bit backward? Isn’t it important to put God at the center of the equation and see what he thinks? How do you decide where to give? And how do we …
7 questions you can ask God about giving*
by Randy Alcorn What if you could ask God any question you wanted about money and get an answer? The truth is, you won’t know until you try. Start with these seven questions, and see where God leads you from there. The Bible is full of teachings about money, because money tends to wrestle for …
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7 Creative Ways Your Family Can Demonstrate Generosity This Christmas by Art Rainer*
Christmas is the celebration of the most extravagant gift ever given. This time of the year provides the perfect opportunity to rally your family around a generosity emphasis. To help, here are some creative ways your family can mask up and demonstrate generosity this Christmas. 1. Write letters to community leaders. Community leaders' roles have …
Eleven Giving Guidelines to Fight the Pull of Materialism*
*Randy Alcorn I believe the only way to break the power of materialism is first, to see ourselves as stewards that God has entrusted these money and possessions to, and second, to give. Jesus says, “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35). As long as I still have something, I believe I own …
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By-product of Giving
"Joy increases as you give it, and diminishes as you try to keep it for yourself. In giving it, you accumulate a deposit of joy greater than you ever believe possible." Norman Vincent Peale American minister, author and progenitor of "positive thinking."
A Fulfilling Life*
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 …
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 …
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