by Matt Bell | Oct 8, 2008 | Generosity, Psychology of Money
According to a CNN/Opinion Research Corp. poll, nearly 60 percent of Americans believe a depression is “somewhat likely” (38 percent) or “very likely” (21 percent). However, the CNNMoney.com article that reported on the findings noted that...
by Matt Bell | Apr 24, 2008 | Generosity
Did you know that just by performing Internet searches you could help support your favorite charity? As reported in the Wall Street Journal, each search through Search Kindly or Good Search generates a charitable contribution of about a penny. That may not sound like...
by Matt Bell | Mar 26, 2008 | Generosity
For all who really believe that time is money, now there’s a bank for you–a time bank. As described in an article on Mainstreet.com, the concept works like this: you spend an hour doing something for another member of the time bank. That hour then gets...
by Matt Bell | Nov 1, 2007 | Faith & Finances, Generosity
“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” – Luke 6:38 It’s tricky business teaching about giving these days. Preachers...
by Matt Bell | May 3, 2007 | Faith & Finances, Generosity
“For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own, they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.” – 2 Corinthians 8:3-4 According to American Express, “Membership...
Amen, Larry. I think temperament plays an important role here. My primary temperament is choleric, which brings with it a…
Good stuff, Matt. We need to work diligently toward long-term goals, but we also need to "stop and smell the…
Amen to all of that, Brad. We would all do well to remember that there's so much more to a…
Thanks, Aaron. Glad the article resonated with you.
Matt, I appreciate you sharing this great story! This reminds me how some churches do a great job of remembering…