Daily Devotionals

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...

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...

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...

Read: 2 Corinthians 9:7 A few years back I got a call from a family in desperate need. Their mother had fallen seriously ill, and they lived far out in the country. They were worried I wouldn’t make the drive, but I assured them I’d be there. I met with their mother...

Read: Romans 8:32 I have a friend who is an excellent gift giver. What makes him so good at it isn’t just his generosity—it’s his mindfulness. Somehow, he remembers the little things I mention in passing, like something I liked or wanted. Recently, he surprised me...