If you're a follower of Jesus, He has given you abundance so that you can care for others, not so you can stock up on capri pants for next summer or afford a leather interior in the new SUV. As long as you don't own the responsibility of being blessed with resources so that you can give to those around you, then you can stay focused on getting more for yourself.

Weirdly enough, the more we give away, the richer we become.

You must long for God more than normal. You must be willing to live to give, not live to gain.

His famous, soul-stirring "I have a dream" speech will still give you chills and break your heart today. Decades later, long after his life on earth tragically ended, the legacy of his burden lives on, improving lives for generations to come. All because one man allowed his burden to birth a dream.

When you believe marriage is your answer, you'll often give something that eventually hurts you both.

The Bible consistently and directly indicates that when we give generously, we're serving, honoring, and glorifying God. After all, generosity is fundamental to God's nature.

We reflect God's character the most when we give freely of ourselves with no strings attached, no secret motives, no hidden agenda.

What one promise do you need to claim? Find it. Don't give up. Cling to it.

One works hard to prop up an illusion that sucks the life out of them, and the other works hard to make their home a place that restores them, nurtures them, and gives life to others.