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30-Day Giving Challenge

Day 5: The 30-Day Giving Challenge

November 5, 2009

We are now 5 days into the challenge and I already feel a change in my heart. Giving is becoming second nature, and opportunities to help others seem to fall in my lap.
This is ultimately what I was hoping would occur, I just did not expect it to so soon!
The generosity movement continues to spread [...]

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Day 3: The 30-Day Giving Challenge

November 4, 2009

Day 3 brought more participants to the Challenge. Families all across America (and even China, I hear!) are jumping on board to spread the spirit of generosity.
There were some inspiring stories shared on the Facebook wall and also on blogs. I will share a quick one of my own:
Last night, as I often do, I [...]

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Day 2: The 30-Day Giving Challenge

November 3, 2009

Day 2 is coming to a close, and thankfully my site is back up and functioning better than ever! Only 2 days into the Challenge, and I am already hearing wonderful stories and reports of people opening their hearts and giving.
Check out the wall on the Facebook event page to read comments and ideas. Can [...]

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The 30-Day Giving Challenge: Day 1

October 31, 2009

As I sit down to type this post, a song comes to mind…
Steven Curtis Chapman, Dive:
And in the rush I hear a voice
That’s telling me it’s time to take the leap of faith
So here I go
I’m diving in I’m going deep in over my head I want to be
Caught in the rush lost in the [...]

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Preparing for The 30-Day Giving Challenge

October 27, 2009

November 1st is right around the corner, and with it comes the start of  The 30-Day Giving Challenge (oh, and Daylight Savings ends too!)
I have been thinking and praying and planning for this Challenge every day. The excitement is building, and the response has been amazing so far!
My Pastor spoke about generosity once again this [...]

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November: 30-Day Giving Challenge

October 21, 2009

Recently after my new perspective post, I was pondering how to focus more on giving here on Keeping the Kingdom First.  After all, those who put God’s Kingdom first in their lives should naturally be seeking ways to bless others as much as possible, right?
So this past Sunday, while listening to my pastor conclude a [...]

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