Generosity: From Duty to Joy

Generosity: From Duty to Joy

When I earned my first real paycheck, my mom marched me down to the neighborhood bank, made me deposit 85% in a savings account, and take out 10% to drop in the offering plate at church the following Sunday. The remaining 5% (98 cents) was mine to go wild with!...
In God Owns All

In God Owns All

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth…and man and woman. He created man and woman in His own image…a clear indicator of His intent. That intent was and is that He would have a direct relationship with them. Knowing they would have needs, He...
Three Forms of Capital

Three Forms of Capital

The National Christian Foundation (NCF) serves thousands of families who want their children and grandchildren to be wise stewards of the “capital” they inherit. At NCF, hosted events on the topic of generational wealth transfer is always a standing room...
What is a Donor Advised Fund?

What is a Donor Advised Fund?

90+% of Christian giving is in cash. 90+% of assets held by most donors are not in cash. Such assets are appreciated assets, like publicly traded and private business interests and real estate. Donor-advised funds are exploding in popularity and are the...
Train Up A Child

Train Up A Child

When we hear the word “Generous,” we often think about generous people we know. From the top down, however, Generosity is a Divine trait, and there is an opportunity to train, our children and grandchildren toward that trait. God is love.  Love Gives.  God so loved...