Generosity in quotes: Patrick Rooney
“Giving by individuals [in the U.S.] would roughly double if every household would reallocate $5 a day that it now spends on Starbucks drinks or… Read More »Generosity in quotes: Patrick Rooney
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Speaking of money in church
The spring issue of Leadership Journal had me with the cover and then continued to reel me in with article after article on two of my favorite topics – money and ministry. I could have done without the tagline, “Funding your ministry without losing your soul.” But I understand the editors’ dilemma. It’s likely the journal’s predominantly clergy readership wouldn’t have read on without the disclaimer.
And I’m okay with that. If disclaiming gets pastors and other church leaders talking/thinking/preaching stewardship, disclaim away.Read More »Speaking of money in church
Debtors don’t donors make, unless . . .
It’s commencement season on college and university campuses across America. That wonderful time of year when starry-eyed graduates march into life to the strains of Pomp and Circumstance, diplomas in hand, dreams in their hearts, and a dark cloud of debt over their heads.
Sorry for raining on the graduation parade with my mention of school loans. But with the average debt of today’s college seniors speeding toward $30,000 ($40,000 at private colleges), we need to do more than hand out umbrellas. It’s time to talk honestly about debt.Read More »Debtors don’t donors make, unless . . .
What the kids should know about your finances
During tough economic times, it’s understandable if parents shield their kids from the harsher facts of the family’s financial life. Growing up is hard enough.… Read More »What the kids should know about your finances
Generosity in quotes
“Perhaps this weekend you can find time to cook a meal not because you have to get food on the table but because you want… Read More »Generosity in quotes
Generosity in quotes
“Hope loves company. . . Misery improves nothing. I feel that this simple statement is at the heart of why we volunteer our time, energy,… Read More »Generosity in quotes
Teach your children (to give) well
I have to chuckle when non-church folks trot out as something new, a bit of wisdom that’s well-known and long-followed in religious circles. Consider for example an article… Read More »Teach your children (to give) well
Friday afternoon reflections on another week of generous matters
To Will and Kate, with best wishes. Earlier today, I tore myself away from the telly just long enough to click over to the… Read More »Friday afternoon reflections on another week of generous matters
Giving is a lousy wealth buiding strategy
It’s become a rite of tax season at our house. My husband wraps up his prep work with the benediction, “If we didn’t give so… Read More »Giving is a lousy wealth buiding strategy
What would John Wesley tell Albert Pujols to do?
This week’s Christian Century reports on trouble brewing in St. Louis among Cardinals fans who also are evangelical Christians. Some, including a Presbyterian pastor turned… Read More »What would John Wesley tell Albert Pujols to do?
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