| Giving: Unlocking the Heart of Good Stewardship Contributor(s): Ortberg, John (Author), Pederson, Laurie (Author), Poling, Judson (Author) |
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ISBN: 0310220785 ISBN-13: 9780310220787 Publisher: Harperchristian Resources OUR PRICE: $14.24 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2000 Annotation: Jesus said more about money than just about any other topic. Clearly, it is an important issue--and a touchy one! Deep down, we know it is not a matter of what we earn but how we manage what we earn that shows our ultimate priorities. Giving demonstrates how good stewardship is more than a responsibility?it's an adventure. As you study the connection between your wallet and your heart, you?ll learn how money management is a powerful tool for shaping your character. You?ll discover how giving is as much a part of spiritual growth as prayer and Bible study. And you?ll learn about the rewards of cultivating wise financial habits and a generous heart. Above all, you?ll find out how a lifestyle of giving reflects the heart of God, who freely gives his best to you. Leader's guide included! Giving group sessions are: Money: Why Is It So Important to God? The Open Hands of God Tithing: A Training Exercise for the Heart Behind the Scenes of Debt What Is a Biblical Lifestyle? Cultivating a Heart of Compassion The Chance of a Lifetime |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Living - General - Religion | Spirituality - Religion | Biblical Studies - Bible Study Guides |
| Dewey: 240 |
| LCCN: 2001616132 |
| Series: Pursuing Spiritual Transformation |
| Physical Information: 0.31" H x 6.08" W x 9.08" (0.44 lbs) 144 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Evangelical - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Jesus said more about money than just about any other topic. Clearly, it is an important issue--and a touchy one Deep down, we know it is not a matter of what we earn but how we manage what we earn that shows our ultimate priorities.Giving demonstrates how good stewardship is more than a responsibility--it's an adventure. As you study the connection between your wallet and your heart, you'll learn how money management is a powerful tool for shaping your character. You'll discover how giving is as much a part of spiritual growth as prayer and Bible study. And you'll learn about the rewards of cultivating wise financial habits and a generous heart. Above all, you'll find out how a lifestyle of giving reflects the heart of God, who freely gives his best to you.Leader's guide included Giving group sessions are: Money: Why Is It So Important to God?The Open Hands of GodTithing: A Training Exercise for the HeartBehind the Scenes of DebtWhat Is a Biblical Lifestyle?Cultivating a Heart of CompassionThe Chance of a Lifetime |
Contributor Bio(s): Poling, Judson: - Judson Poling is coauthor of the Walking with God series and general editor of The Journey: A Study Bible for Spiritual Seekers.Ortberg, John: - John Ortberg is the senior pastor of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church (MPPC) in the San Francisco Bay Area. His bestselling books include Soul Keeping, Who Is This Man?, and If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get out of the Boat. John teaches around the world at conferences and churches, writes articles for Christianity Today and Leadership Journal, and is on the board of the Dallas Willard Center and Fuller Seminary. He has preached sermons on Abraham Lincoln, The LEGO Movie, and The Gospel According to Les Miserables. John and his wife Nancy enjoy spending time with their three adult children, dog Baxter, and surfing the Pacific. You can follow John on twitter @johnortberg or check out the latest news/blogs on his website at www.johnortberg.com. |