Welcome to the weekend, and welcome to the Saturday 7.
There are almost always more tax-efficient methods of giving to charity than you might have considered. If you think you may have more than you need in your retirement accounts, consider a qualified charitable deduction (QCD, sometimes called a “charitable rollover”) from your IRA. Depending on your age, you have options, and new laws this year have increased the amount you can give. This week’s top story will help you figure out if giving from your IRA is right for you.
That’s a group about the size of the third largest country in the world! It’s not too late to join them and make your own plan to read God’s Word this year.
Through his ministry, Jesus had a profound effect on people. What he valued was obvious, and his generosity was a cornerstone of his teaching. Read the article and watch the video to find out what Jesus valued.
In 2024, 365 million of our brothers and sisters in Christ around the world are being persecuted. You can learn more about them here, or support a ministry that works to protect and care for them by browsing the cause of Christian persecution in your Giving Fund.
Saturday 7 is brought to you by our team at the National Christian Foundation (NCF). We would love to help you create your Giving Strategy™, so you can experience more joy and adventure as you pursue a life of generosity. Find an NCF location near you at ncfgiving.com/locations.