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Tag Archives: God loves a cheerful giver
Keep the “Giving” in Thanksgiving
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, it is important that we cultivate an attitude of gratitude. Some feel that people in general are not as thankful as they should be. One grandmother lamented the fact that her grandchildren used to … Continue reading
Does This Hurt?
When you go to a doctor for your annual check-up, he or she will often begin to poke, prod, and press various places, all the while asking, “Does this hurt? How about this?” If you cry out in pain, one … Continue reading
Need Your Help
A small town had only one bank and three churches. One Monday morning, the bank called all three churches with the same request: “Could you bring in Sunday’s collection right away? We are out of $1 bills.” It is a … Continue reading
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Cheerful Giver
The Bible says that God loves a cheerful giver. He doesn’t want us to give with a poor attitude or a reluctant heart. Suppose a man bought a gift for his wife on their anniversary, tossed it on her lap … Continue reading
Passing the Hat
There is an old story told about a travelling preacher who had the custom of passing his hat around the crowd to collect an offering. He would always say a prayer of thanksgiving after the hat had made its way … Continue reading
Money Talks
A one hundred dollar bill and a one dollar bill had outlived their usefulness. Torn, tattered and frayed, they were sent to a government facility to be taken out of circulation. As they rode side-by-side along a conveyor belt to … Continue reading
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