Hermit crabs are fascinating creatures. Their soft abdomens leave them vulnerable to predators, so for protection, they live in abandoned shells that they carry everywhere. When a threat comes, they simply tuck themselves tightly inside their borrowed homes until the danger passes. It can be tempting to do that when something threatens us or our … Continue reading Giving, Even When It Doesn’t Make Sense
Whatever the Cost
What sacrifice is God calling you to make for the good of someone else? If something matters to us, we are often willing to do whatever it takes to protect or care for it. Consider how parents save to send their children to college, or how a spouse sacrifices personal dreams and goals to care … Continue reading Whatever the Cost
Why Be Generous?
We can be generous people because God promises to meet all our needs. Proverbs 11:24-28 "A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed." God is the ultimate Giver, and in gratitude, we’re to imitate Him. As He provides us with material wealth and possessions, we become channels through whom He blesses others and carries … Continue reading Why Be Generous?