It is just one line. It’s uttered by a pagan, a Roman soldier. But as an eyewitness to the crucifixion, he is indelibly captured for all of history: “Truly, this man was the Son of God.” (Mark 15.39)
One Thing You Can Do to Enhance Your Estate Planning
I talked with Joel not long ago about getting his estate plan in order. He gave me a pained look. His look spoke of something like going to the dentist—knowing that it needs to be done but not wanting to do it.
In reality, we need a new vision of estate planning. While estate planning certainly involves some very technical legal issues, it can be so much more. And yes, the estate plan is necessary to mechanically pass on your assets to children and loved ones.
But what is the something more?
Understanding the Big Why of Giving
Not long ago, I sat in a ministry presentation. The ministry was clearly trying to win the crowd to gather support for its ministry.
It was a fairly typical presentation. They described who they were, and they listed the numbers behind the impact they were making. And they made a call for support.
But they failed to present the big why. Most importantly, they did not understand that their ministry was not the big why. It never is.
Why Be Generous?
Generous—to be liberal in giving or sharing. It is marked by abundance. Such is the definition of generosity.
How many generous people do you know? What are their characteristics? Do you know any unhappy generous people? I think not.
3 Ideas to Think Outside the Fundraising Box
Have you noticed that the stock market has been topsy turvy? Well, investors have noticed as well, and are accordingly turning to alternative investments.
One Critical Piece of Advice to the Business Owner
I’ve got one critical piece of advice to the business owner: take care of your spouse first.
One Fatal Mistake Every Giver Must Avoid
I’ve seen it too often. It’s the story of a giver. He or she is someone who is just sailing along. The business is going well. The team is in place, and they are beginning to enjoy the freedom of being able to step away from the business. And their giving is at all time record numbers. They are having fun.
Why Give Even When You Are Down
I had a cup of coffee with a friend of mine the other day. It had been awhile since I’d seen him. I knew from our email trail that the days preceding had been hard. Business challenges. But little did I realize how severe…
5 Reasons to Be Stingy
Five reasons to be stingy? I know this blog is supposed to be about generosity, but hey let’s face it, there really are some good reasons to be stingy.
Pay Attention to Female Donors
If you are a development director, who do you want to meet with—the husband, the wife or both?