Posts with the tag “giving”

As Thanksgiving approaches, many of us find ourselves reflecting on the abundance and gratitude in our lives. Yet despite living in one of the most blessed nations in history, many Christians struggle with generosity. Statistics reveal that while 60% of churchgoers want to be more generous, only 20% actually give consistently, with the average Christian giving just 2.5% of their income.This discon...  Read More

Every year around this time, we pause to reflect on what God has done — and it’s humbling.Lives changed. Families strengthened. Kids discovering God’s Word. Students are taking steps in faith. People finding hope, healing, and home in Jesus.At Local Christian Church, generosity has always been more than a financial word — it’s a spiritual rhythm. We believe open hands lead to full hearts.That’s wh...  Read More

Christmas is approaching, and with it comes the season of giving. But have you ever found yourself buying a gift for someone you're still upset with? You scroll through Amazon thinking, "What says I love you but I'm not over it yet?" This scenario reveals a deeper truth about generosity - you can do the right thing with the wrong heart. True generosity isn't about the amount you give or even the a...  Read More

How has your week been? Whether it's been busy, up and down, or just plain indifferent, we often find ourselves looking forward to the weekend. In our ongoing series, "Make Room," we've been using the analogy of big stones and little stones to represent the priorities in our lives. The big stones are the most important things like family, health, and our relationship with Jesus, while the small st...  Read More