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CONTENTS

  1. Story: You're never too young to be generous
  2. Story: 5 things you can give (instead of cash)
  3. News: Flooding Louisiana with love
  4. Playlist: Classical essentials to inspire you
  5. Quote: The only safe rule for giving
  6. Book: Everyday Generosity
  7. Parting shot: Music leads to generosity

STORY • 5 MIN

You're never too young to be generous

By NCF

Drew Formsma is a fourth generation giver. He is heir to a legacy of unassuming, consistent, quiet giving through generations of family who spoke volumes to him and his siblings by their actions.

Running errands, killing time before church, stopping for gas, little acts that happened spontaneously somehow taught him to give consistently, to plan for giving, to be ready at any minute to share – share about Jesus, share what’s in his wallet, share the moment it takes to listen to someone’s story.

Generosity has shaped his identity and is directing his future plans. It’s a joy to see this eloquent 18-year-old young man already walking the path of a generous life.

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Story • 5 MIN

By NCF

News • 3 MIN

By Sheila Dolinger

pLAYLIST

What are the positive effects of listening to classical music? More than you may realize … studies show it not only helps fight depression, boost memory, and improve productivity, but it also has been linked to increased generosity! If you’re new to this genre, here’s a selection of the greatest classical tunes from Spotify.

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QUOTE

BOOK

What could a teenager possibly have to give? And what if they try generosity and it doesn’t go right? Will that keep them from wanting to give again? In this book, teenager Drew Formsma addresses these and many other concerns of his peers.

The time to start giving is now, he points out, because when you’re older and have a lot more money and more responsibilities, it’s going to be easier to give if you’ve already established the habit. This is a great book for sharing with kids and grandchildren.

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Parting Shot

Did you know that listening to classical music tends to make people more generous? In a study conducted last year, people who listened to classical music were more likely to make generous choices.

So that's our parting shot for this week. What will yours be? Do you have friends, family, or colleagues who would enjoy an email like this? Forward it to them today.

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