Giving

The 6 Different Types of Volunteers

12.30.2011 by Cherie 1 comment
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Many people volunteer their time as part of their giving priority each year. Volunteering, whether in a faith community, at a local nonprofit, or in service to a neighbor, is an important part of a balanced life.

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Should You Have a Giving Fund?

12.23.2011 by John Frainee 14 comments
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You’ve been in the situation: someone you see needs help. They need a large amount of money and fast! What do you do? Dip into your emergency fund? Take out a loan? Find an extra job? Or tell them to ask someone else? These situations aren’t always easy. Let’s explore some ideas about giving.

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A Challenge for Believers This Christmas

12.10.2011 by Adam Simon 4 comments
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This is going to be short and sweet. It’s December already and it hit me as I was reading Norman Geisler’s book, “Coversational Evangelism,” that within the next 30 days we are all going to be sharing multiple meals with many of our friends and families. With that in mind, I want to invite you, the reader (and anyone else you’d like to pass this along to), to accept a challenge that may stretch you out of your comfort zone this holiday season. Actually, that’s EXACTLY the point.

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How Churches Can Find Relevance Through Giving

12.04.2011 by Chris 10 comments
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There’s no shortage of church buildings in America. I know this may not be true of every city, but I am surprised when I drive around my community at how many unique gathering places are present for Christians. A lot of resources have been given to construct these physical buildings, but how many of them are relevant to the community around them?

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The Key to a Generous Life – Personally Appropriating the Gospel

11.25.2011 by Chris 9 comments
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I can reflect on times I’ve tried to live generously with my finances through sure willpower and determination. While I saw initial fruit, this never produced lasting change in my soul. Life’s ups and downs slowly chipped away at my will and eventually I was in the same old patterns of selfishness, fear and stagnation.

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A Creative Christmas: Increase Your Joy, Decrease Your Spending!

10.20.2011 by Cherie 4 comments
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Christmas is a time of joy and celebration for Christians. We exchange gifts with family & friends to show our love and appreciation. If your shopping list is growing into a financial or time-consuming burden, get creative this year!

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Boost Your Financial Health: 3 Simple Tips for Financial Improvement

10.19.2011 by John Frainee 4 comments
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Many people are going through a difficult time in regards to their financial situation. They owe more on their house than it’s worth, credit card bills are piled high, and there is little to no hope for their financial future. Sounds like what you’re going through? Well, there are three simple tips you can follow today to turn all of that around.

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Should Our Giving Be Motivated by Rewards?

10.12.2011 by Joe Plemon 11 comments
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What was your immediate response to the title of this post? My guess is that most of you thought, “No way! Giving should be totally pure … with absolutely no self serving motives. After all, isn’t Agape love that pure love that expects absolutely nothing in return?”

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