Tag Archives: poor

How Does the Love of God Abide in Him?

Do you have a verse or two in the Bible that you rather wish was not in there? I think all of us do. Like, maybe, “love your enemies” (Matthew 5:44) or forgiving people “seventy times seven” (Matthew 18:22) or “regard one another as more important than yourselves” (Philippians 2:3)? These verses are like spiritual [...]

For Richer or For Poorer?

We most often hear this phrase, “for richer or for poorer” in wedding vows, but I believe this phrase may also be used to describe a core issue for us in regards to our giving.  Let me explain. I have observed over the years that one of the most compelling disincentives to people’s giving is [...]