Giving

Among the central themes of the Bible are money and stewardship.

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.

Leah den Bok's goals with her books are to humanize people experiencing homelessness, and to shine a spotlight on the problem of homelessness. Not wishing to profit off of the misery of others, Leah donates 100% of the profits from her books (and photographs) of people experiencing homelessness to homeless shelters.

I once heard someone encourage giving to a charity say, “Remember, never give to receive; give to give.”

Be faithful in ministering to the needy, and not be overly strict in investigating whether they “deserve” our help. “Freely you have received,” said our Lord. “Freely give.” (Matthew 10:8)

It’s fulfilling to share generously and from the heart. Legalism has nothing to do with it. God plainly asks of us in 2 Cor. 9:7 to be a cheerful giver. Here's why.

Want to learn more about God's heart? Here are a few lessons in faith, obedience, loving your neighbor, and more – all revealed in the humble act of a poor widow who gave her last two coins.

After a war, a ravaged hospital was trying to serve 24,000 without electricity. Anesthesia machines wouldn’t function, and physicians were operating with flashlights in their mouths. How can this and many other ambitious missions succeed? Here are four critical lessons on focus.

When we give back to God, we are expressing our trust in him and in his provision. When we pray over our offerings to God, we are asking him to bless that which we give and use it for his purposes.

Tithing is a controversial topic, and depending on how adults view the topic, teenagers can pick up various opinions and falsehoods. So, what truths should we teach about tithing, even at a young age?

God longs to use you and me to assist the homeless and harassed. What does the Bible say about our responsibility to these brothers and sisters of ours? How are we to respond?

Encouraging generosity in your kids doesn’t need to be daunting and complex.

Our tipping habits are part of our testimony to the world about who God is. Let’s consider 5 reasons why Christians should be active in changing our reputation and become great tippers.

The most unbelieved beatitude in the Bible is: “It is more blessed to give than receive” (Acts 20:35). The giver happier than the getter? Surely some mistake?

Christians are accustomed to giving of our finances, time, and our gifts. However, we can overestimate how much of ourselves and our resources we should give. Here's what the Bible says about giving and four prayers for giving that enriches lives.