When tragedy strikes, we Americans are quick to show we care through our giving. In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, for example, concerned folks responded with $37.5 million worth of compassion, and the total continues to grow. In the case of the Haiti earthquake, it was $153 million within the first four days. From [...]
In all thy (governance) ways, pray
November 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
When approached about serving on the board of a ministry organization, it’s pro forma that prospective members are asked to commit the invitation to prayer. Board members also are routinely admonished to pray faithfully for the organization and its needs. It’s less often, however, that board members receive encouragement to pray about the service to [...]
Generosity in quotes
September 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
“How puny my hugs and tears before the magnitude of a friend’s grief. Is this all my presence can offer? In my own helplessness, I remember Jesus’ words: ‘For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them’ . . . Maybe Jesus’ words are really true. Maybe our physical presence [...]
