- Wed, May 08, 2013
- Money and Giving
Q&A with Generous Giving Champions (audio)
Randy answers questions from the Generous Giving Champions group at a gathering in February 2013.
All Content in Category: Money and Giving
- Fri, Apr 26, 2013
- Money and Giving
Surviving the Dangers of Prosperity
Dwight L. Moody once said, “We can stand affliction better than we can prosperity. For in prosperity, we forget God.”
- Wed, Mar 20, 2013
- Christian Life, Money and Giving
What should our perspective be about taxes?
Sometimes Christians get sidetracked from their central mission as God's stewards through illegitimate or secondary financial concerns. In my opinion, one example is the tax protest movement that now includes thousands of Christians across the country, many of whom use their church contacts to propagate their cause. Usually, they refuse to pay income tax, citing innumerable reasons why taxes are unjust and unconstitutional. They do this despite the fact that in a much more unjust society, Paul commanded the Roman Christians to obey their government and pay their taxes (Romans 13:1-7).
- Wed, Dec 26, 2012
- Money and Giving
Nineteen Questions to Ask Before You Give to Any Organization
Where should I invest the money God has entrusted to me as his steward, his money manager? How can I tell what’s a good place to give to and what isn’t?
- Fri, Sep 28, 2012
- Money and Giving
Chasing the Wind
The book of Ecclesiastes is the most powerful exposé of materialism ever written. Solomon recounts his attempts to find meaning in pleasure, laughter, alcohol, folly, building projects, and the pursuit of personal interests, as well as in amassing slaves, gold and silver, singers, and a huge harem to fulfill his sexual desires (Ecclesiastes 2:1-11). The more Solomon had, the more he was tempted to indulge. His indulgence led to sin, and his sin brought misery.
- Fri, Sep 21, 2012
- Money and Giving
You Can’t Take It with You
A sad news story that powerfully illustrates “you can’t take it with you.” Think of how the treasure could have been used to make a short-term and long-term difference in people’s lives.
- Wed, Sep 12, 2012
- Money and Giving
Scriptural Principles for Giving
These key scripture verses on financial stewardship are arranged according to the six principles found in Randy Alcorn’s book The Treasure Principle: Discovering the Secret of Joyful Giving. They were arranged and posted by the Mission Increase Foundation as guiding principles for donors to their organization.
- Thu, Aug 02, 2012
- Money and Giving, Randy's Books
Managing God’s Money: Study Guide
Discussion questions for Randy's book Managing God's Money. Great for group or individual use. Printable PDF available.
- Thu, Jul 05, 2012
- Money and Giving
Am I making too much money in my healthcare profession and adding to others problems of consumer spending and insufficient giving?
Question from a reader:
I’m a healthcare professional and charge a monthly fee for some specific health training benefits to help clients further improve their strength and fitness. But I’m wondering if I’m doing something wrong/ungodly with this type of extra service. My concern is that I don't want to add to problems of consumer spending, insufficient tithing and giving and helping the poor, and of interfering with savings. Perhaps I need to brainstorm a different price structure?
- Thu, Mar 15, 2012
- Money and Giving
What is the most important point about stewardship you want people to know?
Question from a reader:
Of all you've written about stewardship, what's the single most important point you'd want people to grasp about why they should be generous stewards for the kingdom?
