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Charitable Thinking

  There is something I’m tempted to hoard. Money. It’s mine, I think, and I want to keep it.   But God says, It’s mine. Let it go. Extend your hand to the needy.

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Charitable Hands

  Proverbs 31:20 (NIV) She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.   It appears that this noble wife actually knew the poor and needy folks who received her gifts. These words imply a … Continue reading

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Charitable Wisdom

    Methinks this economic wisdom from the 1600’s still applies:   “Proportion thy charity to the strength of thine estate, lest God in anger proportion thine estate to the weakness of thy charity.“ Francis Quarles, English poet

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Foundations of Charitable Giving

  A certain charitable foundation is in the news. It makes me think about generosity. How do you go about your charitable giving?   I give to causes I care about I give to people I care about I am … Continue reading

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