Give from Your Heart
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.—2 Corinthians 9:7 (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.—2 Corinthians 9:7 (NIV)
Mother Teresa is quoted as saying, “God gives us things to share; God doesn’t give us things to hold.” Giving is an expression of our love, humanity and purpose. The best gift we can give ourselves is the joy we receive when helping and giving to others.
All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another.—1 Peter 5:5 (NIV)
The less we have, the more we give. Seems absurd, but it’s the logic of love.
Give something, however small, to the one in need. For it is not small to one who has nothing. Neither is it small to God, if we have given what we could.
The angel of the Lord came back a second time and touched him and said, “Get up and eat, for the journey is too much for you.”—1 Kings 19:7 (NIV)
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.—1 Peter 4:10 (NIV)
Rachel O’Neill founded a charity which provides homemade dresses and trousers to children in Africa and beyond.
A kind holiday gesture done many years ago found its way back to him when he needed it the most.
His family came to this country with very little, but he made sure not to leave his boyhood memories behind.
Several days a week Marty Rogers leads students and neighbors in the South Bronx on walks to feed the hungry.
Inviting a neighbor into your growing space is a beautiful, sacred experience.