Welcome to the weekend, and welcome to the Saturday 7.
We know generosity has the power to meet needs and change lives, but we may not always consider how it contributes to the wellbeing of those who give. In a time when many people feel anxious, exhausted, or alone, biblical generosity can reconnect us to our neighbors, to God, and to hope. And in God’s kindness, the love we offer others often strengthens us too. Read the story to learn how research supports what Christians have always known: We are deeply relational, created to love God and love our neighbors.
Whether you’re new to NCF or just want to learn more, this video from NCF’s CEO Kendra VanderMeulen explains the joyful process of walking alongside givers as you seek to steward wisely all God has entrusted to you.
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We’re called to love our neighbors. But what happens when our neighbors live 6,000 miles away, and the problems they face are tangled up in systems we barely understand? Shrewd Samaritan brings together two of Jesus’ provocative parables to show that real love requires both a soft heart and a sharp mind. Read the book to learn how to wisely turn your compassion into impact.
