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Would It Be Appropriate to Designate a Portion of My Estate to My Pastors?

article June 25, 2019

I am planning my will, and am wondering if it is appropriate to bequeath a portion of my estate to my faithful pastors? My children are not believers so I am leaving little to them (with an explanation), and the bulk of the estate will go to our church and its missions ministries.

What's the Bad and Good News About Giving?

video June 3, 2019

In 2019, Randy Alcorn was interviewed by NFL quarterback Kirk Cousins at Holland Christian School in Holland, Michigan on the subjects of Heaven, Happiness, and Giving. In this clip, he talks about the good and bad news about giving.

How Do You Keep A Loose Grip on Your Earthly Possessions?

video June 3, 2019

In 2019, Randy Alcorn was interviewed by NFL quarterback Kirk Cousins at Holland Christian School in Holland, Michigan on the subjects of Heaven, Happiness, and Giving. In this clip, he talks about how to enjoy and keep a loose grip on your earthly possessions.

Finding Fulfillment, Joy, and Abundant Life through Generosity

video June 3, 2019

In 2019, Randy Alcorn was interviewed by NFL quarterback Kirk Cousins at Holland Christian School in Holland, Michigan on the subjects of Heaven, Happiness, and Giving. In this clip, he talks about finding fulfillment, joy, and abundant life in giving and generosity.

 

The KonMari Method Can Be a Helpful Tool, But as Christians Let’s Take It Further

article May 27, 2019

The KonMari Method can be a helpful tool for many people—including followers of Jesus. It can help us simplify and free us to appreciate what we already own. It can help us say “no” to buying unnecessary items. It can be a good way to start conversations with our neighbors and friends. But we can share something even greater than the KonMari method. It’s not a stopping place, but rather, a starting one.

Kirk Cousins and I Discuss Heaven, Happiness, and Generosity

video May 20, 2019

Last month Holland Christian Schools in Holland, Michigan welcomed back to campus a graduate of their school—Kirk Cousins, quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings, and former QB of the Washington Redskins. I was asked to join Kirk in doing a fundraiser for the school, where he interviewed me about various topics close to both my heart and his.

Trustworthy with a Little, Entrusted with a Lot

article March 15, 2019

What we do with a little time, a little talent, and a little money tells God a lot.

Why I Don’t See Tithing as the Pinnacle of Christian Virtue, OR as Something Legalistic

article March 6, 2019

I first became aware of tithing as a teenager when my pastor preached on the importance of supporting the local congregation. His sermon drew on Galatians 6:6: “Anyone who receives instruction in the word must share all good things with his instructor.”

Thoughts About Malachi 3:10 and Luke 6:38, and Why God Made These Promises about Giving

article March 4, 2019

When God’s people were robbing Him by withholding tithes and offerings, He said, “Test me in this…and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it” (Malachi 3:10).

The Benefits and Pitfalls of Multilevel Marketing in the Christian Community

article February 25, 2019

Many of those who are heavily involved in multilevel marketing are innocent of the kinds of attitudes and actions I will address in the rest of this blog. There are great examples of people who balance these things well. But just like anything else, being involved with such a business comes with its own unique set of temptations and challenges.