Singing abundance in the key of D major
When upon life’s billows you are tempest-tossed, When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost, Count your many blessings, name them one by one, See… Read More »Singing abundance in the key of D major
God’s abundance
Generosity in quotes: Melissa Florer-Bixler
“The mysteries of the [communion] bread have taught me that we always have more than enough: enough for sparrows and children, for hospital beds and… Read More »Generosity in quotes: Melissa Florer-Bixler
When donor capability goes down, look up
According to Giving USA 2016, generosity is at an all-time high in America. Happy days are finally here for our nation’s nonprofit community, or so… Read More »When donor capability goes down, look up
Generosity in quotes: Walter Brueggemann
“When the creation is recognized as a gift that keeps on giving so that loaves abound, we need not covet what is on the plate… Read More »Generosity in quotes: Walter Brueggemann
Beware “iceberg beliefs” that can sink your organization
“Ours has always been a hand-to-mouth existence,” the seminary president commented with a shrug and a sheepish smile. “I can’t imagine that thriving is in… Read More »Beware “iceberg beliefs” that can sink your organization
Generosity in quotes: David King
“While we each must shape our own theology of money, at the core is our response of gratitude to God’s generosity. At stake is who… Read More »Generosity in quotes: David King
Pass the abundance please
Wall Street is on a tear and happy days are here again in many quarters, but not so much for the small to mid-size ministries… Read More »Pass the abundance please
Jitters, generosity, and year-end giving
America’s nonprofits are in full ask mode as the clock runs down on 2013, and everyone, it seems, is feeling a little shaky. Despite amazing… Read More »Jitters, generosity, and year-end giving
Finding mojo in a church basement
Way back in 2000, when Thom Jeavons and I first sang the praises of abundance thinking, the scarcity crowd accused us of being Pollyannas. Today,… Read More »Finding mojo in a church basement
Generosity in quotes
“Paul, in his letter to the Hebrews, encourages our pursuit of God’s abundance and justice. He notes five ways we can seek reconciliation and transformation:… Read More »Generosity in quotes