Tag Archives: generosity

“Fixing” Ephesians 4:28

Posted on 28 February, 2014 by Jon Gleason

When modern Christians outsource compassion and generosity to government, we often diminish our own generosity. Continue reading →

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Generosity

Posted on 3 December, 2012 by Jon Gleason

There will always be those who have the spiritual equivalent of cold feet, for they will not receive the gift which was given. Spiritual poverty will be with us always.

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Inscribing the Arches (part two)

Posted on 31 August, 2011 by Jon Gleason

This week, in Romans 12:13-16, we have further detail on what I’ve called the central arch (“love without dissimulation”/love sincerely). Continue reading →

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A Proverb for Today — Proverbs 3:27-28 (Part Three)

Posted on 9 August, 2011 by Jon Gleason

This proverb calls us back to a simpler and better way, where charity takes place between those who know, respect, and appreciate each other. It tells the giver to give charitably, in a way that is truly consistent with love and concern for the recipient. Continue reading →

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