Trusting God with the Little We Have

Read: John 6:9-11 The story of the boy with his five loaves and two fish has always been an encouragement to me. Early in my ministry, my mentor would challenge me to take on tasks just outside my reach—projects that were too big or too hard for me to accomplish on my...

A God of Abundance

Read: Ephesians 3:20-21 Have you ever been surprised by the generosity of someone who gave you more than you expected? Perhaps it was a gift that went beyond your needs or an act of kindness you didn’t anticipate. That feeling—being overwhelmed by someone’s...

Faith and Finances

Read: Malachi 3:10 The biggest mistake I made when I was younger was budgeting first and then tithing. At first, this may not seem like a problem—if you can take out your tithe and then do your budget, that’s great. But for me, it created a mindset of scarcity, and I...

Generosity as Worship

Read: 1 Chronicles 29:14 Things really changed in my giving when I realized that giving was an act of worship. Literally, it is a chance for me to recognize the power and generosity of God working in my life! There’s something powerful about giving when it’s done with...

Giving Beyond Comfort

Read: Mark 12:43-44 The story of the widow’s offering is one of the most humbling passages in the Gospels. While others gave large sums from their abundance, this woman gave everything she had, despite her poverty. I think we all go through a season when giving...

First Fruits

Read: Proverbs 3:9-10 When I was a teenager, my pastor gave a sermon about tithing and the blessings of giving our “firstfruits” to God. I remember feeling so moved by the idea of putting God first, but I didn’t have any money to give. So after the service, I asked my...