When you think about generosity, what first comes to mind? Money, I bet! That’s a brilliant answer, but I believe there is more to generosity than finances. I love the Christian culture. When someone mentions a financial need, God’s people meet that need with ridiculous generosity. It reminds me of a time when Moses called […]
Generosity
Treasure Your Gifts
One of the joys I had as a child was watching the bottom of the Christmas tree fill up with presents. It mattered little to me how many presents were addressed to me, just as long as there were plenty of colourfully wrapped gifts tucked away under the branches. In my eyes, each parcel was […]
Your Contribution in the Kingdom Matters
Mark 12:41-44 – “And He sat down opposite the treasury, and began observing how the people were putting money into the treasury; and many rich people were putting in large sums. A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amount to a cent. Calling His disciples to Him, He said to […]
Kindness Doesn’t Cost You Much But It’s Priceless
Kindness doesn’t cost you much more than your attention, and occasionally, your time. It reaps immediate and eternal benefits for yourself and, more importantly, for others. Practising kindness purges the toxins of selfishness and pride from your body, soul, and spirit. If you haven’t practised the skill of kindness for a while, it might seem […]
No Snail Mail Christmas Cards This Year
Don’t you just love how things work out? Although I really enjoyed exchanging cards with people around the world last year, I decided a few weeks ago not to send Christmas cards via snail mail this year for a variety of reasons. This week, I was given the opportunity to join a project that is […]
I’m a Christian. Where’s My Discount?
I came across the following blog I wrote five years ago and felt to republish it in light of today’s economy in 2020. Christian professionals and business owners are losing friends who felt somehow entitled to exclusive discounts on their services. I’m sorry to break it to you, but being a Christian isn’t like being […]