Giving and Donations
Moody Radio Interview – Helping the Poor
Most of us have the understanding that we need to care for the poor. However, we can quickly get overwhelmed by the tremendous need around us as we try to figure out where to start. Scripture gives us some principles that help point us in the right direction. Ultimately, we want to demonstrate Christ’s compassion…
Read MoreMoody Radio Interview – Giving Tuesday
Coming on the heals of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday gives us an opportunity to turn our focus away from material things. This day was designed to be a celebration of generosity and can serve us all well as a reminder that there is a better purpose for our money outside of our…
Read MoreMoody Radio Interview – Year-End Giving
We’re nearing the end of the year and it’s a good time to review our tax deductions to see if we could benefit by changing the way we do our charitable giving. You might be surprised by how easy some of these strategies work that could save you tax dollars. The following recording is from…
Read MoreMoody Radio Interview – Giving
Where should our giving be directed and how much should we give? These are some of the most basic questions we often consider when it comes to the topic of giving and are the focus of this week’s interview. The following recording is from “Mornings with Kelli and Steve” on Moody Radio Indiana (97.9 FM). …
Read MoreIncluding God in Your Estate Plan
It’s pretty common to see the estate plan of a person not match up with their spiritual life. One of those common disconnects is when a person who has lived a life of faithful giving has plans to leave little or nothing to the ministries they supported during their life. On the flip side, when…
Read MoreMoody Radio Interview – Stewardship in the Church
What does stewardship inside the local church body look like? What are the benefits of giving through our local church? How should members of the church develop a habit of giving? Those are questions we address in this interview. The following recording is from “Mornings with Kelli and Steve” on Moody Radio Indiana (97.9 FM).…
Read MoreMoody Radio Interview – The Personal Giving Decision
When it comes to deciding how much to give, we often make the mistake of looking for a specific amount or percentage so we can check giving off the to-do list and move on. Fortunately, for our own good, that’s not what God has in mind as he uses money to conform us to the…
Read MoreHow Much Should I Give? – Decision Time
Giving is an issue of the heart and an act of obedience. Like it or not, we are given a lot of grace and freedom in the area of giving, but there is also a great deal of responsibility that comes with that freedom. We often approach this topic by looking for a checklist so…
Read MoreMoody Radio Interview – Strategic Giving
Nothing gives me more professional pleasure than helping others develop efficient giving strategies. As “sons of light”, we need to be more wise in the ways we invest in eternity than the world is when they invest for retirement. Unfortunately, as Luke 16 points out, that’s often not the case. In this week’s interview we…
Read MorePutting It Together: Why Giving Should Be Included in Your Investment Strategy
If you’re like the average person I encounter, you’ve probably never been advised to give away your investment assets. That’s probably because your advisors are focused on helping you grow your investment accounts and neither of you bring up the topic of giving. A conversation on giving with a Christian will take the conversation to…
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