There is perhaps no clearer evidence of spiritual maturity than financial generosity. Martin Luther said, “There are three conversions necessary: the conversion of the heart, the mind, and the purse.” ...

Sometimes we take for granted God’s many wonders, such as the beauty of a hummingbird, the glories of a rose, or the taste of grapes picked off the vine. For me, late-summer bike rides in Gresham, ...

I’ve been a fundraiser most of my life. At the age of 19 I started in the work of fundraising and never looked back. In this career path, I have been exposed to generosity of the greatest magnitude.

The rules were simple: Don't give the money to the church; bless someone else; and tell your story. Church staff set up an Internet blog for the third rule. Within hours, dozens posted stories of how ...