Christmas is that time of year when there's an attitude of giving in the air. We go to parties and take gifts. We visit friends and give gifts. We even tip people we don't really know because it's Christmas. Giving gifts is one of the ways we celebrate the greatest gift of all, our Savior … Continue reading The Attitude of Giving
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Giving From the Heart!
It's not easy giving money or things to someone when we see them through man's eyes. We tend to judge them for their needs or feel they don't deserve it. But when we see others through God's eyes, we see them as God sees us. We didn't deserve His forgiveness, love, or blessings, either, yet … Continue reading Giving From the Heart!
Heart of Giving!
At Christmas time, most of us give gifts to family, friends, and those around us. Many give joyfully; others give because they have to. When it comes to giving, we must take our cue from God. He gave the greatest gift of all—His own Son because He loves us and wants us to be free … Continue reading Heart of Giving!
When is Giving Wrong?
As Christians we’re taught that it’s better to give than it is to receive. Many of us have been trained to give in obedience and in reverence to the Lord regardless of our own personal circumstances. We give out of our own needs until it hurts - but is this really what God wants us … Continue reading When is Giving Wrong?
Cheerful giver….
We've all heard of the cliche that says it's better to give than to receive, and simply put that just means that it's better to be the person who's in a position to have something to give rather than the person who is in need. So, it's really not a sacrifice or struggle for many people … Continue reading Cheerful giver….
I hate doing this…
Sometimes helping other people can become so overwhelming that it turns into a major inconvenience and we end up stressing over it to the point that we forget why we're doing it. And when this happens, the joy of giving is lost. When we decide to do something, there are two things that we need to understand. First, … Continue reading I hate doing this…
Smile, God Loves You! 