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Give Cheerfully

2 Corinthians 9:7-8 (NIV) Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly.   I give, God blesses. The … 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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