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Devotionals about Generosity

Giving

The Man Who Couldn’t Let Go

Read: Mark 10:17-31 Sell all that you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me. (v. 21) One of the problems with

Giving

The Last Cent

Read: Mark 12:38-44 A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins. (v. 42) Context is crucial when interpreting Scripture, and I’ve included a few verses preceding the story

Generosity

What is Money For?

Read: Luke 16:1-10 Make friends for yourselves by means of unrighteous wealth. (v. 9) I pay special attention to every sermon I hear on this text, and without fail the pastor

Giving

The Stewardship of Pain

Read: Matthew 25:14-30 I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the ground. (v. 25) A compelling nonfinancial interpretation of the parable of the talents comes from the

Giving

Do Something!

Read: Matthew 25:14-30 Enter into the joy of your master. (v. 21) The parable of the talents in Matthew 25 is one of the most often-used stewardship texts. I’ve heard of

Generosity

The God of Abundance

Read: Matthew 14:13-21 And they all ate and were satisfied. (v. 20) When it comes to how Christians should relate to their money, I’m uncomfortable with the word stewardship. That may

Trust

In What (or Whom) Do You Trust?

Read: Matthew 6:24-34 No one can serve two masters. (v. 24) On the way to church one Sunday morning, our six-year-old daughter said, “I need some money for the Sunday school