Generous Life

Honoring God - Day 106
Honoring God - Day 106
I remember a few years back there was a devastating earthquake in Pakistan. Thousands were left homeless, injured or dead. Primarily, it’s a Muslim country where acts of God are... Read more...
Favoritism – who do we worship in it? - Day 105
Favoritism – who do we worship in it? - Day 105
In a lifetime (so far) of going to church, I have never seen a special row or pew set aside for the wealthy.But, I have seen entire churches set aside... Read more...
Desires - Day 104
Desires - Day 104
Finding myself in a discussion of generosity, I often begin by disclaiming myself as a ‘recovering church marketer.’ I have come to realize how intensely churches can be marketed ‒... Read more...
Lending to the Poor - Day 103
Lending to the Poor - Day 103
I live in a state that is full of pawnshops, payday loan brokers, and title loan shops. Unfortunately, they seem to be popping up around the country as well. Even... Read more...
Generously Sharing Your Relationships - Day 102
Generously Sharing Your Relationships - Day 102
I recently spent a week with a good friend, philanthropist, and respected businessman. He’s known to give counsel to some of the largest corporations of the world, to entire countries,... Read more...
Arranged Giving - Day 101
Arranged Giving - Day 101
As you may realize by now, I’ve spent most of my livelihood assisting ministries interweave generosity into the DNA of their organizations—though often, ministry leaders approach me saying something like, “We just... Read more...
Buying on a Prospect - Day 100
Buying on a Prospect - Day 100
At 16, I got my first job selling boat wax at an international boat show. I have worked my entire adult life. While still in high school, my father tried... Read more...
You Constantly Have Something to Contribute - Day 99
You Constantly Have Something to Contribute - Day 99
Has this ever happened to you? After completing a business meeting, I walked out of a local bakery. It was chilly outside, so I quickly walked across the parking lot,... Read more...
A Generous Outlook - Day 98
A Generous Outlook - Day 98
This perhaps is the most recited verse in the world. Who hasn’t sighted ‘John 3:16’ at a sporting event, painted on rocks along the side of a road, or on a bumper... Read more...
Challenging Your Generosity - Day 97
Challenging Your Generosity - Day 97
Today, the word faith is tossed around quite loosely. We often use this word in conjunction with an idea or principle, and sometimes join to an institution or organization Read more...
Being a Landowner - Day 96
Being a Landowner - Day 96
Being a land or homeowner is a biblical principle dating back to the Old Testament. Yet, many cultures do not believe you can own property. In some economic systems, they... Read more...
Ungrateful - Day 95
Ungrateful - Day 95
I have raised two incredible boys into fine men. My wife and I have been very blessed by God’s faithfulness in their lives. Along the way, He has taught us... Read more...