Generous Giving Blog

There can be so much to think about when it comes to generosity that we often don’t know where to start. In these short articles you will find ideas, encouragement and solutions which are easy to implement and for the most part – FREE!

“The one who is faithful with little is also faithful with much.” Luke 16:10

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3 Small Steps: Faithful in the Small Things

The latest blog from the Generous Giving team looks at two parables where Jesus commends those who are faithful with a little. These 3 small steps explore how to be faithful, regardless of how much we have.

Three Small Steps – Me First!

Hosting a summer BBQ for friends we were aware of the youngest child jostling for position for his sausages, drinks and dessert. “Me first!” he cried. It can be easy to put our hands up or manoeuvre into prime position to receive something but what about when it comes to giving? Are we still as keen to be first in line? These 3 small steps will help focus our minds and hearts.

3 Small Steps Growing in Generosity

Plant growth is a sign of health and necessary if we want to reap a good harvest. Growing in generosity is no different and these ‘3 small steps’ will help us to cultivate an atmosphere where fruit can abound.

3 Small Steps – Opportunity Knocks

In Matthew 26: 1-16, we see people looking for opportunities; two of them with malice a forethought (the scribes and Judas) but a third, Mary, wanting to be a blessing. Today’s 3 Small Steps are inspired by this passage and will help us to act with abundant generosity.

Three small steps to change – facing your fears

“Change can often be uncomfortable. These 3 small steps will help us to recognize our fears and objections and allow us to embrace and partake in the working out of new beneficial practices."

3 Small Steps – Small Change

A prayer familiar to most is the Serenity Prayer and this is the focus of our Generosity 3 Small Steps, showing how small change can make a big difference.

3 small steps: Rich Man, Poor Man, Beggar Man, Thief

Today, in 3 Small Steps, we take a closer look at those characters and see that, whatever your circumstances, God can bless you with his gift of generosity to make you a blessing to others.

3 Small Steps to Giving Freely

“Give as freely as you have received”. These instructions of Jesus to his disciples were immediately followed by: “Don’t take any money in your money belts…”. So, what was it then, that they were supposed to give? These 3 small steps serve to remind us that our lives contain something of far greater value than simply currency and we are to freely share it with others.

3 Small Steps: Reasons to be Cheerful

"God loves a cheerful giver”, was Paul’s message to the church at Corinth, encouraging them to make positive decisions about their giving. How do we keep giving and stay cheerful about it in the current economic climate? These 3 small steps may help.

3 small steps – A successful mission

"Houston…we have a problem”, was the momentous call sent out by the stricken Apollo 13 space shuttle. The Generous Giving team encourage you to make such a call to us, as we may have tools helpful to your survival and prospering. Call, trust and re-focus are our 3 small steps today.

3 Small Steps – Making the Ask

Jesus said, “You do not have because you do not ask”. Of course, He was speaking of presenting our requests to God first and receiving divine intervention. The principle of asking and receiving from others is no different and these 3 Small Steps will focus your requests.

3 Small Steps – Hide & Seek: A Generous Welcome

The scripture says, “Seek the Lord while He may be found,” which can be easier than locating some of our Cornish churches! We have some marvellously situated buildings in idyllic spots but, how to find them? Here are 3 small steps to putting your church on the map and giving a great first impression.

3 Small Steps to a summer-ready body

“Is your body ready for summer?” That’s a question posed by many a female magazine before the holiday season begins. What about the body of Christ? How can our Cornish churches get in shape for the season? The Generous Giving Team has 3 small steps for every-body.

3 Small Steps: Consider the Lilies

Jesus draws our attention to the lilies of the field and asks us to consider them when thinking about how we will manage to get by and our 3 small steps come from these reflections.

3 Small Steps – Opening the Box

While a church should be wise in trying all ways to receive gifts and donations, the primary emphasis should be on those who regularly attend. As followers of Christ we are called to lay down our own lives, pick up our cross and follow His example daily. Shouldn’t this also refer to our giving? What 3 small steps could your church take to encourage regular donations?

3 Small Steps – Your Open Church

Lockdown is over, you have bitten the bullet and opened your church. So how do you make the most of your church being open to provide a warm, welcoming and safe environment? Here are 3 small steps that every church can manage.

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