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✅ Why most dads get generosity completely wrong (and how to flip the script) ✅ Fun tactics to teach young kids the joy of giving (the $20 tip story will blow your mind!) ✅ The simple 4-pillar framework that works at any income level ✅ How money lies to our families about security, control, and happiness SUMMARY Money whispers lies to our kids every single day—promising security, control, and happiness it can never deliver. In this powerful episode, Todd Harper shares how his son went from declaring "I'm going to be filthy rich and never give a dollar away" at 15 to sacrificially giving a third of his salary before his death at 26. You'll discover why most dads approach generosity as an "ought to" instead of a "get to," practical ways to make giving fun for young kids, and Todd's simple four-pillar framework that works regardless of your income level. Takeaways The switch from "ought to" to "get to" changes everything about generosity—and kids can smell obligation from a mile away Once someone tastes the joy of giving, they never go back; Todd has never met a "former generous person" Simple tactics like leaving a $20 tip on a $3 check and watching through the window create unforgettable generosity moments for kids The four pillars of stewardship: Work diligently, give generously, save responsibly, live contentedly Money lies to us about security, control, happiness, and affirmation—contentment isn't tied to financial realities Taking kids to serve special needs children or experiencing international poverty shatters entitlement and builds gratitude The 1% challenge: increase your giving by 1% each year and watch God's faithfulness compound over decades Guest: Todd Harper is a passionate advocate for biblical generosity and the heart behind Generous Giving, where he's spent 25 years helping families discover the joy of open-handed living. Married to his college sweetheart for 37 years, Todd is a father of eight kids (five biological, three through marriage) and is about to become a grandfather. After losing his eldest son Davis seven and a half years ago, Todd has gained a deeper perspective on eternal values and the importance of living with heaven in view. Through Generous Giving, he's worked with families across the wealth spectrum, helping them experience the life-changing shift from obligation-based giving to joy-filled generosity. Links: Send a Voice Message to DadAwesome Learn about the next DadAwesome Accelerator Cohort Subscribe to DadAwesome Messages: Text the word "Dad" to (651) 370-8618 Generous Giving: www.generousgiving.org Journey of Generosity experiences National Christian Foundation Nathaniel's Hope (Make Them Smile events) Quotes: "We can't BS our kids. They read through all of it. If we're generous out of obligation, it's not going to translate differently for them." "I've never met a former generous person." "The world of the generous gets larger and larger. The world of the stingy gets smaller and smaller." "Everybody wants to experience a miracle, but nobody wants to be in a position to need one." "Money, money, money—all I really want is my dad to know my friends' names." Davis Harper's gift to his dad on his 50th birthday: 1) I love how you love mom. Your marriage is such a great example to me. 2) I love how you brag on your kids. You're always telling someone about the cool things your kids are doing. 3) I love that you love watching basketball with me and asking questions. You want to know my world. 4) I love that you took us on trips growing up, im learning the value of all those experiences as I grow up. 5) I love how international you are about family time. You are the most happy whenever you are with your family. 6) I love that you are active. It's bad to the bone that you still cycle and golf and water ski, you're a total cool dad! 7) I love your saying "pay for experiences, not stuff" 8) I love hearing how good a friend you are to people. People are always telling me how incredible of a friend you are to them. 9) I love that you're a reader. You're always telling me about something you're reading or something I should check out. 10) I love that you unconditionally love me. Your example of how to love your wife and kids is incredible.
Living a life on mission for Christ also means living a life that reflects his character. As we dive deep into God's word, we'll reflect on how generous of a God we serve and how that should propel us to do the same. Embracing the opportunity God gives us while having a generous heart, how is God calling you to live a life of generosity?
Mikey Livid offers a talk on the Third Noble Truth: awakening is possible. He also discusses a Buddhist concept of the saying "Let Go, Let God." Enjoy!Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat July 16th-20th in Sewanee, TN: https://www.floweringlotusmeditation.org/2025-tennesee-summer-loving-kindness-retreat Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.orgDONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit:https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donateFollow Us on Socials!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation
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The Genious of Generousity - Pastor Josh Pate by Eastgate Church
In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef teaches that true praise requires us to give of ourselves.If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon Empowered by Praise, Part 5: LISTEN NOW | WATCH NOWAVAILABLE NOW FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNTToday, you can learn to release your fears and be filled with the abiding peace of Christ.The trials of this world prompt us to run for shelter and sanctuary. Our hearts long for a place of peace. In his NEW devotional book My Refuge, My Strength, Dr. Michael Youssef leads you to find true rest in Jesus, the only unshakeable foundation. Join him on a journey to surrender your restlessness and move from discontentment to contentment as you develop a profound intimacy with the Lord through sixty deep, Biblically-sound devotions. Request your copy today for your gift of any amount! *Offer valid in US, UK, and Canada through November 30, 2024
Today, Pastor Jeff Vines takes us through the story of Zaccheus to show us how our relationship with Jesus must transform us from being merely intellectual about the gospel and into a personal and real relationship with Him.Support the show: https://www.oneandall.church/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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On Today with Jeff Vines we're in a series called Generocity. Like the word play - it's about being generous in our city.Pastor Jeff will explore the power of giving our time and resources, and the impact it can have on our communities.Let's get into it now, as Pastor Jeff continues today's message.
On Today with Jeff Vines we're in a series called Generocity. Like the word play - it's about being generous in our city.Pastor Jeff will explore the power of giving our time and resources, and the impact it can have on our communities.Let's get into it now, as Pastor Jeff continues today's message.
2 Corinthians 9: Generousity
New Testament Giving and Metaphors.He emphasized that Christ was God's best and he gave us his best freely.Here are key points to note from the service;- When you understand the fatherhood of God, you know there are things inconsistent with His nature.- We give to God because he has blessed us not so that he blesses us. - God gives us things freely without us meeting any requirement.- As God gave himself to us in salvation, we give ourselves to him in consecration. 3 types of tithes in the Bible:1. Levitical Tithes. Numbers 18:21, 26-29, Leviticus 20:30-322. The Festival Tithes or the Eating Tithes: This didn't happen regularly like the levitical tithe. It was a form of love feast where people ate in the presence of God. Deut 14:22-26, Deut 4:5-73. The Charity Tithe or the Poor Tithe: It was set aside for the poor. Deut 14:28-29 The Bible also states that;1. Everyone should give. 2 Cor 8:12. We are to give generously and regularly.3. New Testament Giving is voluntary and sacrificial.As we step into this new week, let us remember to abound in generosity, as we abound also in other aspects of our faith.
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A Christmas Open House at my new friend Opal's place got me to thinking…it got me to thinking about my feelings and attitude toward Christmas, described by some as Grinch-y or Scrooge-y. There's a reason for my jaundiced eye cast on this winter holiday, but not because I dislike the good tidings it creates. It's the real lesson of Chuck Dickens' “A Christmas Carol,” one we ought to look at again! withinpodcast.com Past Yuletide Episodes: Remember to share the show with someone you know today! https://withintherealm.libsyn.com/the-most-famous-reindeer-of-all https://withintherealm.libsyn.com/a-tree-too-far https://withintherealm.libsyn.com/santa-and-me-not-for-believing-ears Check out all we have to offer at withinpodcast.com! Want to advertise, sponsor or otherwise support Within The Realm? Visit with us at contact@withinpodcast.com or Support Within The Realm Our sponsors: jandjpoolsafety@gmail.com katchakid.com Music: The Right Direction by Shane Ivers Martin Mountain Coffee: Small Batch Roaster for an Artisan Cup of Coffee! Check out Martin Mountain Coffee's signature Within The Realm Blend "Story Teller's Roast!" Contact Us!
Saturday Church - Morning Church - Evening Church - James Sneddon - Sunday 29 Oct 2023 - Saturday 04 Nov 2023
A Conversation on Generosity "Store up treasures in Heaven...For where your treasure is, there is your heart." Okay...so how do I do that? Sean takes a page out his stewardship campaign and focuses on not just giving to give because it's good for your taxes...but being generous, just like our Father is generous to us. Sean says "God can do more with your 90% than you can do with your 100%." Try Him Also Airs 10/29/2023Support the show: https://reallife.org/give/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Conversation on Generosity "Store up treasures in Heaven...For where your treasure is, there is your heart." Okay...so how do I do that? Sean takes a page out his stewardship campaign and focuses on not just giving to give because it's good for your taxes...but being generous, just like our Father is generous to us. Sean says "God can do more with your 90% than you can do with your 100%." Try Him Also Airs 10/29/2023Support the show: https://reallife.org/give/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Morning Church - Evening Church - Ross Collins - Sunday 22 October 2023
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As a believer what should we give? A tenth? More? Less? Find out as we strive to make the First Things First.
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The Manners of The Believers #26 | Generousity | Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi
John Wyatt recently became an empty nester, but that doesn't mean he's forgotten any of the knowledge he learned as a dad to two daughters. In this episode, he's sharing all the things he wants others (including his future sons-in-law!) to know about fatherhood. Full SHOW NOTES for today's conversation Key Takeaways Will you choose to be right or choose the relationship? Being present for your children leads to trust and open communication. Teaching your kids to listen to God and honor their parents is a worthwhile battle. Audit your performance as a father with these three questions: Are my kids communicating with me? Are they spending time with me? Do they feel prioritized? John Wyatt John Wyatt and his wife, Carrie, are newly empty nesters living in Jacksonville, Florida. They have been married for 25 years and successfully launched their two daughters into the world. John is an Associate Executive Pastor at Celebration Church. Key Quotes 3:13 - "You can't control them, they control themselves. So it's very difficult letting them be young adults and maybe they're making choices, whereas 25 years down the road you're like, that's not a very good decision. But you have to let them decide for themselves and love them through it." 4:51 - "We try to just love our kids through stuff. And the most important thing is relationship. You know, you can be right or you can have a relationship. So instead of trying to be right all the time and defend your decisions or defend, you need to do this, and here's why, because I know what I'm talking about. We didn't find that that worked very well with our kids." Links From Today's Conversation Full Transcript of the Conversation Connect with dadAWESOME Learn about our FATHERS FOR THE FATHERLESS events in 2023: https://f4f.bike/ Follow @dadawesome on Instagram Make a Donation to dadAWESOME (tax-deductible) Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618
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7 Choices Choose Generousity by Valley Christian Church
Generosity is the most prescribed practice within all traditions of Buddhism. The practice includes the sharing of resources, protection, care, love, one's time, and oneself; but revered most is the sharing of the Buddha's teachings. I often think the cultivation of meritorious qualities like generosity are misunderstood, with many seeing it as similar to making deposits of goodness into a bank to pay for future rewards. However, according to the 8th century Indian Buddhist Master Shantideva, the cultivation of generosity is not so much about earning goodness, but instead is about reducing our miserliness and attachment to worldly concerns. Venerable Tenzin Tharpa is an American Buddhist monk in the Tibetan Tradition who offers a modern and progressive presentation of the Buddha's teachings, favoring a more secular approach. Venerable Tharpa is well known for his pragmatic, no-nonsense views, his ability to clarify complex philosophical points for all audiences, and his familiarity with all traditions of Buddhist thought and non-Buddhist traditions as well. For free original Buddhist study material and to learn more about Venerable Tharpa visit his website at: http://TenzinTharpa.com #Buddhism #SecularBuddhism #Meditation
The Manners of The Believers #26 Generousity Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi
Today in our second part of our true power for living sermon we return to the gospel of Mark to find Jesus' authority being challenged at every turn as He approaches His final days. His answers are profound and give believers great tools to apply to their love. If you place Jesus as the ultimate authority in your life, you will find power in these lessons He teaches us today. Sermon Outline @ http://bible.com/events/48884282
The Manners of The Believers #26 | Generousity | Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi
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Keith Ferrazzi is a master networker and bestselling author of “Never Eat Alone”. Keith's experience as the Chief Marketing Officer of Deloitte and Starwood Hotels has informed his work as Founder and Chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight, an executive consulting firm.According to Keith, what distinguishes highly successful people is the ability to build and cultivate meaningful relationships. He believes that generosity opens the door to relationships and empathy can transform a transactional relationship into a caring and genuine connection. Today, Keith shows organizations how insecurity and fear hinder relationships and how they could be overcome with practice. It's a piece of advice that Keith shares consistently to help leaders gain the confidence and courage to reach out and connect. Join us to hear Keith's advice on how to build your support network through meaningful relationships.
Over 16,000 people from over 150 countries were granted Australian citizenship on Australia's national day on 26/01/2022. Shelan Khodedah, her parents and siblings in Wagga Wagga, Ali Shikaki and his family from Coffs Harbour and Roudi Jindo and his two sisters from Toowoomba have all received their Australian citizenship. - Zêdetirî 16,000 niştecîhên ji zêdetirî 150 neteweyan di roja neteweyî ya Australya/Australia Day 2022 de hemwelatiya Australî wergirtin. Di nava wan de para kesên kurdîziman jî hebû. Li Wagga Wagga kesên wek Şîlan Xodêde, bavûdiya wê û xuşk û birayê wê hemwelatî wergirtin. Li Coffs Harbour Elî Şikakî û malbata wî hemwelatiya Australî wergirtin. Li Toowoomba jî Rodî Cindo û herdu xûşkên xwe hemwelatî wergirtin.
Generousity can be learned. Like many of these habits and values that help us grow we need to build it— start with the small things, support the little wins of others. We need to remember that generousity comes from a place of wholeness. We cannot give what we don't have. To give from a place of wholeness we must demand more from our self- not more in quantity but more in quality.
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In this sermon Pastor Keith gives 10 reasons to live joyfully generous lives and aims to convince the saints that it truly is "more blessed to give than to receive". Joyful Generosity is a value we have at City Church. God has been abundantly generous towards us and the effect of His generosity on us leads us to be joyfully generous towards others. Here are two great quotes shared in this sermon: "Giving is the only antidote to materialism. Giving is a joyful surrender to a greater person and greater agenda. It dethrones me and exalts Him." Randy Alcorn "The ministry of giving has many goals: spreading the gospel, sustaining the church, providing care for distressed individuals… The ministry of giving in all its forms aims to advance the kingdom of God, which becomes reality in human life whenever the values and priorities of Christ’s teaching are observed. It goes without saying that in this ministry, all God’s people are meant to be involved." J.I. Packer
In this sermon on Philippians chapter 4 Kevin Diaz explains how God desires His people to generous and learn the secret of contentment in every situation.
In this sermon from Galatians 6 Pastor Keith explains that Gospel-centered relationships are marked by love and service not rivalry and selfishness.