On generosity and selflessness

  “IF OUR CHARITIES DO NOT AT ALL PINCH OR HAMPER US, I SHOULD SAY THEY ARE TOO SMALL. THERE OUGHT TO BE THINGS WE SHOULD LIKE TO DO AND CANNOT DO BECAUSE OUR CHARITABLE EXPENDITURE EXCLUDES THEM.”–C.S. LEWIS– WhatRead more…

25 Memorable Bible Verses for Living a Generous Life

God is the first and most generous giver.  His ways teach us how to approach generous living: “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you throughRead more…

Generosity Changes Everything

What is Biblical generosity? Over the years, the Lord has grown our depth of understanding in this powerful area of life. Generosity is about freedom and grace. It is about the freedom that comes from understanding, in the deepest partsRead more…

The Generosity of God

Watch and read this sermon of Pastor Matt Chandler of The Village Church in Texas on God’s generosity. 

Foundations of Life Stewardship (101 Series)

Jay Link shares about the foundations for stewardship in ’The Foundations of Life Stewardship (101 Series)’ series. The lessons include: Lesson #1 – The Concept of Stewardship: “What is My Relationship to my Stuff?“Lesson #2 – The Steward’s Focus: “TheRead more…

NAVAIDS – The Core Value of Generosity

NAVAID, is a blended word which is short for navigation aid.  The primary functions of navaids are threefold: 1) They help you determine where you are 2) They identify and help you avoid danger, and 3) They direct you towardRead more…

Generosity is Remembering

Exodus 35:20-29; 36:2-7 Generosity begins by remembering.  And remembering in a certain kind of way.   The ancient Israelites depended on, and made an art of, remembering.  Throughout the psalms, there is a call to remembrance, to reflect on what GodRead more…

New Testament Giving – II Corinthians 9:7

No other verse better expresses how Christians should give than II Corinthians 9:7.  It says, “Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” First,Read more…

What is Holistic Generosity?

When you hear the word “generosity,” what comes to mind?  Finances?  If that’s your first thought, you are not alone.  Generosity and money are intimately connected.  But, what happens when you unleash generosity from the confines of money?  Let me giveRead more…