Shine: A Life of Generosity

I am so excited to be back in the pulpit this Sunday. I am super grateful to Janice, Nathan, and Kelly for the last 3 weeks of amazing teaching. We really are rich in preaching talent. So you know how it is when I have been away from the pulpit, it's usually "waterboarding" preaching, so consider yourself warned! This Sunday we will be focusing on what I believe is a sweet spot for our church, a life of generosity. We have intentionally created a culture of generosity where it is never a matter of what's in your wallet, but what's in your heart that matters. Generosity is general giving on steroids, it's intended to be an overflow expression of our time and resources for the Kingdom. Generosity is to give and then some, an extra dose of time or resources. I learned recently one of the Greek words for "offering" is the word "hilarious". Now there are probably lots of ways we can interpret this, but I hope it's through the lens of joy. Deedie and I never give with a spirit of scarcity and regret, but we always give with a spirit of abundance and anticipation. There is no greater joy than when we get that we have been blessed to be a blessing. This Sunday will be all about celebrating that we understand that we who claim the name of Christ...exist to give ourselves away. Can't wait to see you Sunday.