Category Archives: Giving

Does the Concept of “Tithing” Make You Angry? Should it?

(This is a guest post I put together for onemoneydesign.com)   Being the author of a Christian book on finances and managing a blog along the same lines, I run into an array of reactions regarding the practice of “tithing”. … Continue reading

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Should poor people give?

Should poor people give? (Christians, that is)  This is an excellent question.  I get asked this often.  Here is my best answer.  (I’ll say right off the bat:  This is an area where I believe you are free to disagree with … Continue reading

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Expectation, The Test of True Generosity (Part 3)

I believe the mark of true generosity can be found in expectation.  As you give or lend:  What is your expectation for the situation? “If you lend to those from whom you expect to receive, what credit is that to … Continue reading

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Expectation, The Test of True Generosity (Part 2)

I believe the mark of true generosity can be found in expectation.  As you give or lend:  What is your expectation for the situation? “If you lend to those from whom you expect to receive, what credit is that to … Continue reading

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Expectation, The Test of True Generosity (Part 1)

I believe the mark of true generosity can be found in expectation.  As you give or lend:  What is your expectation for the situation? “If you lend to those from whom you expect to receive, what credit is that to … Continue reading

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The Essentials of Biblical Finance: Generosity

This is part 3 of a 4 part series. The Essentials of Biblical Finance: Generosity Generosity 1. Generosity must be first. When we give first, we show the Lord, ourselves and others that God is first on our budget and first … Continue reading

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Spurgeon on Proportional and Generous Giving

This devotional is classic Spurgeon.  Full of conviction and challenge.  I will come back with some of my own thoughts regarding his words next post. “Thou hast bought me no sweet cane with money.” (Isaiah 43:24) Worshippers at the temple … Continue reading

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The Best Way to Stop Loving Money

I only have a few minutes to roll this post out…so sorry for being so brief.  As a conclusion to this weeks series, I wanted to give what I believe is the most effective way to avoid loving money: Give.  … Continue reading

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