The Joy of Giving

The Joy of Giving

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Don't just drop a coin

When we encounter someone in need, our initial instinct may be annoyance, but we are commissioned by God to be His representatives. True joy isn't a prerequisite for giving; it's a muscle we build by choosing to engage authentically.

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Freely Given In a world that seeks its own, a silent whisper starts to grow, Chasing what we think we lack, never truly looking back. But who am I, and who are we, to stand before this majesty?

From Contentment to Radical Generosity: A Believer's Journey with Wealth

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