We read in Genesis 15:5-6,18 of God’s amazing generosity. He said this to Abraham, “Look up at the sky and count the stars, if you can. Just so, he added, will your descendants be. Abram put his faith in the LORD, who attributed it to him as an act of righteousness. On that day the […]
generosity
All is Gift!
God is outrageously generous. As God owns everything (1Chron 29:11-14, Col 1:16), then everything we have is a gift to us from God (Dt 8:18, Acts 17:25). Truly, what do you have that God has not given to you? He gives us everything – every moment of time, every ounce of talent and ability, and […]
Hold Nothing Back
There may be no better example of trust and generosity than the poor widow in Chapter 12 of Mark’s Gospel. You know the story of how Jesus praised her meager offering of 2 coins. But it was all she had. She held nothing back. She models a mature discipleship for all of us. St. Paul […]
‘Tis the Season for Giving
Every ministry I’ve ever given to sends me emails and snail mail at this time of year to encourage me to give even more. ‘Tis the season for giving. And this giving season comes on the heels of “Giving Tuesday” just a couple of weeks ago. It seems everyone has their hand out. It’s a […]