Openhanded: Matters of the Heart and the Bank Account
There are so many things that seem to beg for our resources. So what kind of mindset must we have if we are to not only be generous, but joyfully generous?
There are so many things that seem to beg for our resources. So what kind of mindset must we have if we are to not only be generous, but joyfully generous?
Without a compelling ‘Why’ and ‘How,’ pastors may be failing to engage or attract new donors,
Our growth in financial stewardship, and our understanding of giving brings blessings, closely paralleled our overall spiritual growth.
Church generosity is not about money as much as it is about trust.
Sure, receiving a gift is great, and our hearts should be full of praise to God for what he has given us—first and foremost his Son, but also thousands of other smaller gifts we seldom think about. The gift of happiness can be found in generosity and choosing to give.
Two significant processes in our brains that influence generosity
The next time your heart struggles to recognize Gods gifts in your life, take a moment to consider three areas of Gods generosity: relational, physical, and spiritual. This power comes from gratitude and generosity.
An approach for cultivating a culture of generosity
Hint: Sabbath isn’t primarily about a day off, and generosity isn’t primarily about money.
3 particular ‘powers’ money grants that affect our relationship with God.