Ask Chuck | How to Become More Generous This Year
Dear Chuck My husband and I have generous hearts, but in reality, our actual giving is not so great. Do you have a plan to help people be more generous? Generous But Average Giving Dear Generous But Average Giving, Your honesty is very refreshing! I think most believers would likely say the same. They […]
Ask Chuck: Should I Tithe on Gross or Net Income?
Dear Chuck, My wife and I have always tithed off our gross income. A few years ago we made the difficult decision to take our Social Security benefits to try and make our mortgage payments every month. Now that we are on a fixed income, I’m wondering if we should continue to tithe off our […]
Ask Chuck: Donating Cryptocurrency?
Dear Chuck, We invested in some cryptocurrency a few years back. It has appreciated nicely. We want to give some to help the people of Ukraine. Do you have any tips for us? Crypto Donors Dear Crypto Donors, First, may I wish you and our readers a very Happy Easter! Eight in ten Americans […]
Ask Chuck: Giving to Eliminate the After-Christmas Blues
Dear Chuck, I have the After-Christmas Blues. My joy gets packed away with all the Christmas decorations. How can I carry the joy of Christmas into next year? After-Christmas Blues Dear After-Christmas Blues, It is not uncommon for people to experience depressing thoughts after Christmas. Not only are the beautiful decorations packed away but […]
Ask Chuck: Less Stuff, More Christ in Christmas
Dear Chuck, I am weary of the commercialization of Christmas. My family is hosting Christmas this year, and I want to prioritize the real meaning of our celebration, not money or stuff. I long to simply focus on the birth of Christ. How can I do that when friends and family expect more? Making Christmas […]
Ask Chuck: Christmas Shopping on a Budget
Dear Chuck, Money is tight for Christmas this year. Any tips for shopping Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales? Looking for Deals Dear Looking for Deals, You can search for articles pointing you to the “best deals” on Black Friday or Cyber Monday, but be aware that many of those articles are really just […]
Ask Chuck: Should I Participate in Giving Tuesday?
Dear Chuck, My company is encouraging us to participate in Giving Tuesday. How can I give more if I’m on a limited budget? Cheerful Giver Dear Cheerful Giver, It is nice to answer a question about giving, especially today, when so many have begun the shopping and spending frenzy that has come to be […]
Ask Chuck: Am I Giving Too Much?
Dear Chuck, I’ve recently wondered if it’s possible to be too generous. My wife thinks we need to be more generous with our own families as part of what we give to the church and parachurches. Giving Too Much? Dear Giving Too Much, This is a delicate subject, and I commend you for reaching […]
Ask Chuck: Best Practices for Charitable Giving
Dear Chuck, I’m considering dropping support of some of the organizations and institutions I’ve helped in the past and putting that money to better use. It’s been disheartening to see a drift in values. Do you have a guide for Christian givers? Redirecting My Charitable Giving Dear Redirecting My Charitable Giving, We are experiencing […]
Giving to Missions Work
For the majority of Christians in America, serving God will never lead to worldwide fame, writing best sellers, or ministering to hundreds in foreign lands. Regardless of the work to which we are called, there is hardly a Christian who cannot give; and when that giving is done in love, it exemplifies the greatest sacrifice […]
