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Tag Archives: giving
Reckless giving
I do not believe one can settle how much we ought to give. I am afraid the only safe rule is to give more than we can spare. — C.S. Lewis. There is a precedent in the Bible for giving … Continue reading
When preachers get loud
I’ve made it tough on myself lately. I’ve been choosing to write about topics I know I struggle to understand and act on — things I hoped to change through the transparency of writing. So far, I’ve found out it … Continue reading
Better to give than to get
Life is always shallow until you finally see That living for yourself will never make you free from the song “Look All Around You” by John Fischer You don’t give … Continue reading
Live large
Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 2 Corinthians 9:6
Giving and getting
God is a giver. He created our world and then gave it to us. He gave us all life when He breathed into Adam and he became a living soul. He gave us Jesus, our redemption, His most unspeakable gift. … Continue reading
‘It’s not about me.’
This series on giving continues to be very hard for me. I’m looking for ways to weasel out of it. I even woke up my wife early this morning to ask what she thought about a certain shortcut for the … Continue reading
What’s in your wallet?
What’s in your wallet? In mine, you’ll find mostly the usual — driver’s license, credit cards, store cards, AAA card, medical insurance cards, some business cards and a card for free cheese nachos at a local Mexican restaurant with no … Continue reading
Here is a true statement about giving that seems obvious and self-explanatory when you first see it, but not so easy to live. Giving requires a certain absence of selfishness. A selfish person — one absorbed in their own issues … Continue reading
Parting with one’s money
Sometimes the greatest experiences of giving come from receiving. I have been taught a lot by those who give to the Catch. Last night we received a generous unexpected check from someone who had already recently sent us an extra … Continue reading
Entrepreneurial Givers
Today we salute a special kind of giver — a person we often call a philanthropist. This is someone who makes it their ministry to give. Among other gifts, they have the spiritual gift of giving and they are gracious … Continue reading
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