Tag Archives: Generosity

A Generally Favorable Review of Kelly Kapic’s New Book, God So Loved, He Gave

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Pastor Foley

Regular readers to this blog will note my ongoing exasperation with those who insist we need to regularly be in touch with our “inner sinner” in order to reassure ourselves that we really are bad enough that we can only … Continue reading →

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Tithing is the New Thing in SECULAR Giving

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Pastor Foley

One of my least favorite arguments among Christians involves the question of whether Christians should tithe or not. Both sides of the debate get all hot and bothered, and nothing ever changes… …in the church, anyway. Outside the church, however, … Continue reading →

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Alternatives to Shane Claiborne’s Holiday Mischief, Part II: Moving from Mischief to Maturity

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Pastor Foley

We’ve been thinking together this past week about Shane Claiborne’s holiday mischief, talking about where it falls short from the standpoint of Transformational Giving (TG), and what a TG-based alternative might look like. Shannon Pekary at Palo Alton’s Ravenswood Youth Athletic … Continue reading →

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