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Over the 25 years I’ve spent sharing the message of generosity, I’ve had countless conversations with people who feel reluctant to give away surplus capital. In those moments, I often mention what I jokingly call “The 11th Commandment.” I explain it with a bit of tongue-in-cheek humor, suggesting that this unwritten commandment is the one…
Crazy Faith and God’s Provision It was the summer of 1955, and 11-year-old Vurnice was hot, miserable, and tired in every way. Taking a momentary break from chopping cotton, she leaned against her long-handled hoe and whispered a prayer of desperation. “God, if you get me out of this field, I’ll serve You all the…
What does it mean to save wisely? How can you know whether you are storing up with wisdom-like the ant in Proverbs-or falling into the trap that Jesus warns us against through the story of the rich fool? Proverbs 30:25 says, “Ants are creatures of little strength, yet they store up their food in the…
An Act of Generosity In the summer of 2023, the Durham family was finally getting a break from a challenging year. In the middle of a major career switch, and with unknowns still in front of them, they decided to put their worries aside to rest and refocus at a friend’s cabin in Asheville, NC. Since they were waiting on a…
“The world of the generous gets larger and larger; the world of the stingy gets smaller and smaller.” – Proverbs 11:24 I love this translation of Proverbs 11:24 because it paints such a stark contrast between two different orientations toward life with dramatically different outcomes. I have spent the past 30 years working with generous…
A Familiar Question Like many churches, GracePoint Church in Portland, Texas was looking for a way to inspire benevolence among their people. Church leadership was contemplating the launch of a campaign to encourage generosity towards the church’s mission and vision when they reached out to Ron Watson, a member of GracePoint, and a successful investment…
Generosity brings joy. When you meet someone who is experiencing this kind of joy, it is striking and infectious. Laura Hernandez exudes this type of joyful energy! Finding Joy Laura and John Hernandez have been serving the Greater Los Angeles Area for years through an outreach program called New Challenge Ministries. “Each person who comes…
In September, a special group gathered in Park City, Utah for a meaningful time together. These men and women traveled from the Twin Cities along with NCF President, Jeff Carver to experience an Adventure JOG. An Adventure JOG combines two unforgettable experiences. First, the participants are going through the curriculum for a Journey of Generosity,…
In February, over 140 people from across the country gathered in Washington DC at The Museum of the Bible for our Generosity at The Museum event. There was no shortage of meaningful conversations as the event was emceed by Steve Atkinson and included messages from speakers like Steve Green and Mark Batterson. The event culminated…
Our recent site visit to the JW Marriott Camelback Inn in Scottsdale has us teeming with excitement as we prepare to host you at the upcoming Celebration of Generosity. With the Camelback Mountains as a backdrop, this venue has cozy fire pits and seating areas that will allow guests to connect with God and others in…