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30 Days of Giving: Practice Everyday Generosity
I challenged a group to 30 days of giving. Then I realized I didn’t have any plan for 30-days worth of generosity….
Are You Teaching Your Kids to Be Generous?
When my wife and I started our family, I realized that amassing money and expensive things was my version of “hoarding.” And…
What Is a Donor Advised Fund Anyway?
Do you know how a donor advised fund works? Not many people do, though they’ve been around since 1914.
If Jesus Were Your Financial Advisor…
In a meeting with your financial advisor, you might cover portfolio diversity, risk tolerance, etc. But what would Jesus the financial advisor…
Pondering Legacy: My Neighbor’s Final Years
Have you ever wondered about the legacy of your neighbor? I watched one of my neighbors live out his final years down the…
Wealthy American Presidents and Net Worth
Have you ever wondered how wealthy American presidents have been through our nation’s history? And can you name the last U.S. president…
How Chasing Power and Position Destroys Legacy
Legacy is not the sole domain of the powerful or influential—it’s for everyone. But a controlling desire for power and position can…
Jesus and Wealth—What Did He Think?
Considering the poverty Jesus experienced at points in his life, you might think he’d be pretty negative about wealth. What did he…
What Happened to the Giving Pledge?
The Giving Pledge. Bill Gates and Warren Buffett made it famous ten years ago. Many people thought the pledge would inspire a…
Would You Give Away All Your Profits?
Giving is something that most people do after they’ve made money. But to give away all your profits from a business you’ve…
Giving Dropped by $7 billion in 2018 Among Major Donors
In 2018, major donors on the Chronicle of Philanthropy Top 50 listed gave $7.8 billion. That represents a marked decline from the…