The Purpose of Work

He who labors ought to perform his task not for the purpose of ministering to his own needs but that he may accomplish the Lord's command, 'I ...

Sharing the Gift

Thanksgiving ... is first of all a North American feast. This nation is affluent and has more than it needs. The realization that what we have is a free ...

Man Starts Kidney Donation Chain

Michigan resident Matt Jones decided to offer one of his kidneys, simply because he knew someone would need it.

"I thought that if I could help one ...

Giving the Worst to Church

Around Thanksgiving a few years ago, radio commentator Paul Harvey shared a true story of a woman and her frozen Thanksgiving turkey.

The Butterball Turkey ...

Child Demonstrates Generosity with Candy

Kevin Harney tells the following story in his book, Seismic Shifts:

Years ago, a little boy named Dustin entered the Smarties stage of life. It might not ...

The Responsibility of Giving

Suppose you have an important package to send to someone who needs it. You take it to an overnight delivery service. What would you think if, instead ...

Our Riches Must Not Be Hoarded

The Bible doesn't mind prosperity; it just insists that it be shared.

—Jim Wallis, quoted by Heidi Husted in her sermon "Stewards of Just ...

Tithing Illustration Using Apples

Texts: Exodus 23:16, Exodus 23:19, 2 Chronicles 31:5

Principle: We should give God the first and best of all that we have.

Objects: 9 red apples, 1 Golden ...

Money: The Root of All Things

There are many things in life that are more important than money. And they all cost money.

—Fred Allen, CNN.com

Little Girl's Interesting Error

As a pastor, I occasionally have members leave notes or offerings on my desk for various reasons. A 12-year-old member of our church recently left a five-dollar ...