Posts Tagged ‘Giving’
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 – 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 MoreMoody Radio Interview – Including God in Your Estate Plan (2018)
We often discuss how important it is for your financial life to be a reflection of your spiritual life. Estate plans are one of the most commonly overlooked financial opportunities we have to demonstrate our faith and impact the ministries we are passionate about. The following recording is from “Mornings with Kelli and Steve” on…
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 – Leaving an Inheritance for Your Children
When it comes to planning what will happen to all the resources God has entrusted to us once we’re gone, we have two basic choices – find a new manager to replace us and still honor God or put it directly into the hands of ministry. Unfortunately, most people default to leaving everything to their…
Read MoreEstate Planning – Leaving an Inheritance for Your Children
Regardless of whether you have abundant wealth or struggle to get by, one thing is certain: you won’t be taking anything with you when you leave this world. Estate planning is our opportunity to decide who gets those assets we leave behind. Most people I encounter haven’t given this issue much thought and simply default…
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…
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