“Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:7   When the Bible addresses generosity, it starts with what we have in our hearts, not what we have in the bank. In fact,[...]

“Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse…and test Me now in this…if I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you a blessing until it overflows.” Malachi 3:10   Some folks are skeptical of preachers who talk about what believers should give. Yet, they listen intently to[...]

Talking about generosity during financial uncertainty may seem a little out of touch. Or does it? The topic caught my attention while reading through 2 Corinthians recently. In chapter 8, Paul talks about the Macedonians’ generosity in the midst of great poverty. Reading the passage slowly, I began to examine[...]

As we approach the Thanksgiving and Christmas giving season, there will be no shortage of opportunities to support worthy causes, charities, and organizations. No other time of year puts as many demands on our time and our wallets. We start November with good intentions to pack a shoebox for a[...]