posted on {Sunday, August 15th, 2010} at {4:16 pm}
I personally believe there are other ways, many ways, to encourage generous giving; and, frankly, the tithe is usually last on my list. There is plenty of Biblical content of which to speak without having to rely on the infamous rule of ten-percent.
posted on {Sunday, July 18th, 2010} at {9:09 pm}
It frustrates me when I hear everyone from churches to debt-relief agencies to multi-billion dollar health-care providers toss around their tax-status as if it means something to the general public. In most cases, referring to a nonprofit organizations tax-status simply breeds confusion.
posted on {Monday, July 5th, 2010} at {1:24 pm}
Our approach usually informs the mind of the giver but rarely has the power to transform the life of a giver. We need to work towards discovering patterns, rituals, and habits that shape our desires, define our lives, and reflect our values.
posted on {Sunday, June 13th, 2010} at {5:31 pm}
Seth Godin, author of several great books, recently said that just because the tide is out, doesn’t mean there’s any less water in the ocean. We don’t get discouraged by the low tide because, sure, there’s a limit on how much water we could pull out of the ocean but does it really matter?
posted on {Thursday, June 10th, 2010} at {10:43 pm}
A great teacher of mine once said that your vision should shut you down- once you arrive, you are out of business. Done, no more, sell the truck. Might sound harsh but think about it- once you arrive in Los Angeles, you have accomplished your ultimate goal.
posted on {Sunday, May 30th, 2010} at {10:13 pm}
…this is disappointing and it reflects what many of us expected to see in 2010. In 2009, some of us were still in denial as to the state of our economy whereas now, like it or not, we have adjusted to the new normal and our giving has adjusted as well.
