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3 Truths about the Blessing of Tithing, Even as Teens

Tithing is a controversial topic, and depending on how adults view the topic, teenagers can pick up various opinions and falsehoods. So, what ...

3 Truths about the Blessing of Tithing, Even as Teens

What Does the Bible Say about the Homeless?

God longs to use you and me to assist the homeless and harassed. What does the Bible say about our responsibility to these brothers and sisters of...

What Does the Bible Say about the Homeless?

3 Easy Ways to Encourage Generosity in Your Kids

Encouraging generosity in your kids doesn’t need to be daunting and complex.

3 Easy Ways to Encourage Generosity in Your Kids

What Does the Bible Say About Giving? 4 Prayers for Biblical Guidance on Giving

Christians are accustomed to giving of our finances, time, and our gifts. However, we can overestimate how much of ourselves and our resources we...

What Does the Bible Say About Giving? 4 Prayers for Biblical Guidance on Giving

Are You Preaching About Money? Two Huge Considerations

Be courageous, pastor. Teach your people to give. But let no one accuse you of pressuring them to give. They will anyway. Expect it and shrug it...

Are You Preaching About Money? Two Huge Considerations

Will You Be Entertaining Angels? 5 Ways to Welcome Strangers this Summer

Hebrews 13:2 tells us that by practicing hospitality “some have welcomed angels unaware” and Matt. 10:40 says that by welcoming strangers some...

Will You Be Entertaining Angels? 5 Ways to Welcome Strangers this Summer

6 Opportunities to Give Your Full Attention, Like Jesus

No matter the life season, the path we take, or what we assume a day might hold, let’s be Christ followers who leave room for sacred opportunities...

6 Opportunities to Give Your Full Attention, Like Jesus

Chip and Joanna Gaines Donate $1.5 Million to St. Jude

HGTV’s ‘Fixer Upper’ stars, Chip and Joanna Gaines, have raised $1.5 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, surpassing their original...

Chip and Joanna Gaines Donate $1.5 Million to St. Jude

What Does the Bible Say about Giving?

There is no question that generous giving is a cornerstone of the Christian faith, and that there is great joy in giving.

What Does the Bible Say about Giving?

The Real Challenge of Millennial Giving

“Millennials want to give to a cause.” Heard that one? Of course you have. And it’s true. Just not the whole truth. Here’s all of it: EVERYBODY...

The Real Challenge of Millennial Giving

Why Are Radical Givers So Happy?

A host of scientific and sociological research indicates that giving money away makes us healthier and happier. Radical, joyful givers view all...

Why Are Radical Givers So Happy?

Why do people give? That’s easy. They give from the heart, to vision.

Is There a Biblical Way to View and Manage My Financial Debts?

When I think about debt and the biblical view to managing it, the first thought that comes into my mind is the verse in Deuteronomy...

Is There a Biblical Way to View and Manage My Financial Debts?

5 Important Tools for Building Strong Community

We, at times, have unreasonable expectations, believing community to be an organic, naturally occurring phenomenon. We are prone to think it is the...

5 Important Tools for Building Strong Community

9 Inspiring Reasons to Serve Others When Illness Makes it Difficult

With so many healthy, able-bodied members of the body of Christ available to serve, l know that no one would blame me for cashing in my...

9 Inspiring Reasons to Serve Others When Illness Makes it Difficult