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The new year is a natural time for reflection. As we pack the Christmas decorations and clean out the closets, thoughts of a fresh new year start to pour in our minds. Why not take a moment to reconnect with what is most important? Although resolutions are notoriously focused on health and spring cleaning,…
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At Generous Giving, we love stories of transformation. Meet Greg and Alison Baumer. Five years ago, we captured the Baumer’s story, seeing how their commitment to generosity was changing not only how they made financial decisions, but also their hearts. Fast forward to today, and we see the impact continuing to grow. In the past,…
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Thirteen years ago, I stood in the toy aisle of Target considering what to buy our 6-month-old daughter for Christmas. As a new parent, I wanted to offer her the most magical holiday (which I later discovered included playing with boxes and wrapping paper). I was caught in the whirlwind of the Christmas hustle.…
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Beverly Grant’s accountant had never seen anything like it. He thought it was a mistake. His client had given away more money than she earned that year. At first glance, generosity like this appears to be downright reckless, but Beverly Grant made is her goal to be ambitious in her giving. Her radical generosity stems…
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Although the past eighteen months brought struggles of separation, heartache, and isolation, they also presented opportunities for reflection. We were all forced to step back and ask clarifying questions about the way we live our lives: the time we invest, the financial resources we utilize, the relationships that are most important in our lives,…
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The Generous Giving team is already preparing for the 2022 Celebration of Generosity at OMNI Orlando Resort at Championsgate. We are scheduling a lineup of compelling teachings, testimonials, and spirit-led worship that we hope will inspire you on your generosity journey. This week, our team spent time in the space mapping out logistics and dreaming of the…
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A Journey of Generosity is a transformational experience that can be done anywhere! Our JOG facilitators have climbed mountains, boarded boats, and slept in tents to carry the message of generosity around the world. Trey Campbell, one of our most adventurous facilitators, recently led a JOG in Alaska, as a father-daughter / father-son experience that…
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I’m the daughter of a generous mom! When I was twelve years old, my mother took a trip to Kenya that would radically change my life. Before her trip, my life was “normal.” I grew up with my sister and was cared for by two Christian parents with well-paying jobs who loved me dearly. We…
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For today’s thoughts on generosity, we turn to Leviticus. I know, I know. You’ve heard a hundred sermons on Leviticus, but bear with me! Of course, I’m kidding about all those sermons. We spend very little time in Leviticus. I was recently at a Bible translation event with my co-author, Greg Baumer. Someone made a…
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Where to Start in Your Journey into Generous Giving An excerpt from True Riches, What Jesus Really Said About Money and Your Heart, written by John Cortines and Gregory Baumer. What is the very beginning of a joyful journey into generous giving? Before diving into the book True Riches, my guess would have been to check off…
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