Lynn, Cherice, and I have had a few interesting conversations about the subject of generosity.  In the conversations, some observations and questions have come up that we thought it would be fun to pass on to you for either reflection or response.

Some people are very generous with their time, others guard their private time more carefully.  Some people are generous with their praise, others seldom pass on encouraging remarks or observations.  Some people are generous with their money, others are pretty tight.   Some people are generous with forgiveness and grace, others are more punitive or unforgiving.  Some people are generous with themselves, others withdraw or hide behind a facade.  Some people are generous with their talents and gifts, others are more sparing with their willingness to share these things.  The list goes on and on.  Where do you fit in these comparisons?  In what areas do you see yourself as generous and in what areas do you feel less than generous?  When does generosity come easily to you and when does it come with difficulty? 

Why are  many poor people generally more generous than many wealthy people? 

Did Jesus model a life of generosity?

Does God seem generous in your experience?

What’s the most generous deed ever done for you?  What is the most generous deed you have ever done for another?

Why is giving such a dicey topic to raise in the church community?

Is giving “with strings’ as generous and giving without strings attached?

Is there a connection between gratitude and generosity?

Is there a connection between generosity and happiness?

How does God’s generosity impact your life?  Does God give without strings? 

Hopefully, these questions will spark some thought, conversation, or even a response on this website.  The deeper you are willing to go in dealing with these questions the more profound your experience of them will be.  On Sunday we’ll have some time to consider a couple of these questions during our open worship period.  Have fun!