Giving Is Theological

Because it's unpopular, the idea that giving is a theological matter and a major expression of your Christian faith has been, for the most part, lost. ...

The Paradox of Giving

The more you have the less you can give, and the less you have the more you can give.

Thanks Be to God

I do not thank thee, Lord, That I have bread to eat while others starve; Nor yet for work to do While empty hands solicit heaven; Nor for a body strong ...

The Gifts of a Dishwasher

In 1994, Alex Dovales was drifting toward Miami on a rickety boat with twenty-seven other Cubans. Two years later, Dovales saw fourteen exhausted, penniless ...

Amahl and the Night Visitors

One of the most appealing Christmas stories is that of Amahl and the Night Visitors. You will remember that it is in an operatic setting by Menotti. The ...

Giving Begins at Home

My three-year-old son helped me with the community toy drive. First he cleaned out his toy box, then helped fix defective items, and collected donations ...

Giving as Commitment

When we discuss money, we're talking about commitment, and commitment is our domain.

An Example of Giving

Oseola McCarty, 87, did one thing all her life: laundry. Now she's famous for it--or at least for what she did with her profits.

For decades, Miss ...

Giving Brings More Gifts

When we give to others, God gives us something in return: freedom from the tyranny of our problems.

The "Truly Worthy" Poor

People with a heart to serve others want to know that their gifts are invested wisely. At least I do. I don't want my alms squandered by the irresponsible ...