While this may not be a particular post about tithing and generosity, I think it still fits.
The idea is simple - for too long a few of the banks in the US have been "too big to fail". While they caused their own issues, we ended up footing the bill to keep them afloat. And what are they doing now? Giving out more ridiculous bonuses, not paying back what they owe the US tax payer, and continuing to take part is the same shady deals that caused the major recession we are in now.
The solution? Let them fail.
If you have money in a bank that just doesn't "get it", move your money to a smaller back that does. You can find a smaller, but quality rated bank, at Move Your Money. I already have my cash in a smaller, regional bank. I think we all should.
So what's this have to do with tithing and generosity. Well - the big banks are only being generous amongst themselves. And let's face it - none of the big banks can fit through the eye of a needle. That's my story and I am sticking to it.
Why?
So what is this all about? Well, for many years, I have wanted to honor God with my finances, but have struggled with how to do it. I have always had a reason why I can't this pay period or why we shouldn't give this week. It's really a control thing of mine - fear of something going wrong, being short in the checking account, or any of 100 other reasons.
But I need to be part of the mission. So I have started giving something consistently, and trust that God will bless me for being a joyful giver. This is my journey towards giving 10%.
But I need to be part of the mission. So I have started giving something consistently, and trust that God will bless me for being a joyful giver. This is my journey towards giving 10%.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Be like the Jeffersons.
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