Giving
Posted on August 22, 2024
by Andy Wyss
Lately, there has been a push in more schools to spend more time on life skills, such as time management, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy. Saving money for retirement and learning to pay your taxes are undoubtedly beneficial skills to learn. But what about generosity, giving, and tithing?
Giving
Posted on July 28, 2024
by Andy Wyss
The costs of groceries, gas, healthcare, home energy bills, and everything in between has continued to increase. How are we supposed to help others when our own homes feel the squeeze of rising prices? During times of inflation, cheerful giving is often the first thing that gets cut.
Giving
Posted on March 14, 2024
by Andy Wyss
In the early 2000s, a certain financial services company ran a bunch of commercials in which various people yell the phrase “It’s my money and I need it now!” out of their windows. I’m taking the quote a little out of context, but it honestly pops in my head whenever I think about giving away money.
Giving
Posted on October 31, 2022
by Lutheran Family Service
Because our society and culture continue to drift away from Christianity, the word “Lutheran” can be intimidating. We don’t want to keep women from seeking us out for any reason – most especially something as simple as our name!
With this in mind, Lutheran Family Service launched Many Hearts Unplanned Pregnancy Support this spring. As to budgetary needs, Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lone Rock was the earliest to answer the call with a distribution from their congregational endowment.
Giving
Posted on October 21, 2019
If you are raising children or have influence in the lives of your grandchildren, consider making this the year to be intentional about focusing your celebration on Christ at Christmas.
Giving
Posted on September 9, 2019
Think of a person who has made a positive impact on your life. It could be a grandparent, pastor, parent, neighbor, or friend. Maybe he or she walked with you through a difficult season of your life. Perhaps he or she was a steady constant in the midst of change and confusion. Though you may never be able to repay this person for the gratitude you have in your heart, you could extend your thankfulness in a distinct way.
