Posts Tagged ‘generous’
Generosity
I’m reminded to be generous when I remember what it’s like to be broke. I have also seen generous people get taken advantage of. It’s hard to balance between being generous and responsible. I believe that in some cases generosity has ruined people. They have been given everything and don’t know what work and responsibility…
Read MoreGive Back
I look back over my personal life and my work life and there are so many people who have helped me along the journey. I would easily loose count, but I think it’s important to reflect. Many of the people who helped me were a bit older and wiser and much more experienced than I…
Read MoreCommon Giving
I believe that giving is a response to gratitude. If I’m really grateful, my giving reflects that. I believe givers are special to the Lord because He is the Ultimate Giver. He gave is One and ONLY Son so that we could have eternal life and direct access to Him. Under the old law, the…
Read MoreMy Favorite Holiday Season
It’s hard to believe it’s November already. The end of the year is in sight. One of my favorite times of the year is the season of Thanksgiving. I love it when people express their thankful heart to the Lord and to one another. I believe the Lord is the Giver of all good things.…
Read MoreMost Holy Part
I really like food with my meals! I am not a huge fan of bread, but the meat and vegetables – that’s my favorite. Recently, my wife purchased some “whole grain” bread. I could see the small grains baked into the bread. I have to admit that it made for a good piece of toast…
Read MoreFreely Give
I have experienced guilt-giving and I’ve experienced guilt-free giving and I like the latter much better. If I give out of guilt, I completely miss the joy that is associated with giving. Giving out of guilt is drudgery for sure. The Lord speaks of giving all throughout scripture. I came across giving in a bit…
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