Giving

A few weeks ago I wrote an article called “Why it’s Important to Keep Tithing in Tough Economic Times” and, quite frankly, I was surprised by the many follow up comments from Christians who don’t believe that tithing is for today...

We must be careful we have the right heart when it comes to giving financially. When we give from the right heart motivation, we will focus more on our eternal reward than any approval from man.

As a pastor’s wife, my family and I have been the recipients of some lovely gifts that blessed us in special ways. Here are seven unique ideas to bless your pastor during Pastor Appreciation Month.

Giving as a Christian comes with self-evaluation.

Perhaps God has blessed you with a surplus or a desire to sacrifice your time, talent, or treasure. How can you invest in God’s kingdom?

When it comes to popularity, the sad truth is that, in many cases, money matters. Consider four ways to recognize and resist the rapture of riches.

God’s people have always had issues with obedience, especially when called to part with something of value. Thus, pastors and church leaders must tread but do so lightly when approaching this subject with members.

What do we do when people ask for more and more or when people misuse the money we give them? Let’s take a look at three questions we can answer to help us know how to give.

Having nothing to give shows itself in many ways in our lives. It begins with questioning ourselves and our worth. As a result, we start to see ourselves and the world around us negatively. As we face our own lack, hopelessness creeps its way in and we allow distance to grow between ourselves and God, and even the people closest to us. More than ever, these are the times we need a spark of hope. This is when we need a reminder that God loves us no matter what, and that He will provide something

Based on three decades of seeing God come through for my family financially and otherwise, here are just five ways God blesses when we give to others.

God gives generously to you, and he calls you to give to others in need as his love flows through your life. Here are 28 Bible verses about giving to others, plus 10 creative ways to give.

The Bible has many, many things to say about money. So what does it tell us about managing money wisely, so we can do well with what God has given us?

Should Christians give up their possessions? The answer is no. Some of us may need to reprioritize our possessions and ensure that they do not take the first space in our lives, giving Jesus back his place in our world and in our lives.

With God’s example of unconditional love through Christ, surely we should be willing to give sacrificially too, right? But does this mean we should give others whatever they ask of us?

The Bible tells us, "As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace." Learn more about the meaning of stewardship and it's importance today.