In the 90s I owned a consulting practice. I often stayed late on New Year’s Eve, because I wanted to tally up our final profit and loss numbers! It wasn’t to greedily examine my profits. Instead, it was to determine how much extra I could give to charity before the tax year ended. Joy would fill my heart as I ...
During the recent government shutdown, many businesses sacrificially stepped-up to help others in need. Lilly’s Cantina in Kansas City was one such generous small business. Posted on their social media, Lilly’s wrote, “We may be a little hole-in-the-wall spot on the Westside, but we’ve always believed that no child should ever go hungry. Starting November 1st, kids can eat ...
Years ago, during a challenging economic cycle, my friend Jeff and I discussed the impact of the economy on ministries. Jeff shared that he and his wife had decided to significantly increase their giving, due to the economy and many struggling ministries. A generous spirit is rare and refreshing. Paul highlighted the generous spirit of the Macedonian church in 2 ...
For many small businesses, cash flow anxiety can cause them to be very reluctant to make financial commitments. At times, they may even be tempted to break their promises. The Apostle Paul was concerned that the Corinthian church was about to break their promise. In 2 Corinthians 8, the Corinthians had made a pledge to help other struggling churches. Due ...
The store clerk was clearly having a challenging day as she rang up my purchase. I handed her a $20 bill, and she counted out my change. But I noticed that she gave me an extra five dollars. “I think you gave me too much back,” I said, handing the bill to her. If she was flustered before, she was ...
Equipping Others to Do Work Differently
