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Missionary Amy Carmichael once expressed a powerful truth: “You can give without loving, but you cannot love without giving.”

That quote reminds us that generosity isn’t just something we do—it reflects who we are in Christ. So, how do we grow into more joyful, intentional givers? Today, we’ll talk with Ron Blue about what he calls “living giving”— and how that mindset can bring real financial freedom.

Ron Blue is the Co-Founder of Kingdom Advisors and the author of many books on biblical finance, most notably Master Your Money: A Step-by-Step Plan for Experiencing Financial Contentment.

Giving reflects our trust in God. When we give—and give first—we’re saying, “Lord, You gave this to me, and I’m returning to You what’s already Yours. I trust You to meet my needs.”

It’s a profound shift in perspective. Instead of centering our financial lives on ourselves, giving reorients our hearts toward God’s purposes. It stretches our faith and loosens money’s grip on our hearts. It doesn’t shrink your life—it expands it.

Ron Blue classically says, “Do your giving while you’re living so you’re knowing where it’s going.” That’s more than a catchy phrase. It’s a philosophy rooted in joy. Too many people wait until death to make significant gifts, missing the delight of seeing God work through their generosity in real time.

There’s something deeply joyful about watching God use what you’ve given. It’s not just about writing a will—it’s about living with open hands.

Think of your money like a closed fist or an open hand. When your fist is closed, you’re trying to control or keep what you think is yours. But when you open your hand, you’re saying to God, “This is Yours. Use it as You will.”

That’s what true financial freedom looks like—not merely having enough, but being free from money’s control altogether. God doesn’t need our money, He wants our hearts. And He knows that money is one of the greatest competitors for our love.

As you reflect on your own financial life, maybe it’s time to stop asking, “How much do I have to give?” And start asking, “How can I use what I’ve been given to glorify God—right now?”

You can find Ron’s book Master Your Money: A Step-by-Step Plan for Experiencing Financial Contentment wherever books are sold.

• I use a donor-advised fund for charitable contributions and would like to contribute to a mission trip that my church is organizing. I'm wondering if it’s legal from an IRS standpoint to contribute directly to an individual going on a mission trip, or do I give it to the mission fund?
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In this message from Luke 20, Dr. John explores the clever trap set by religious leaders as they question Jesus about paying tribute to Caesar. What unfolds is a lesson in wisdom, authority, and allegiance. Learn how Jesus' response not only silenced His enemies but still speaks to us today—about taxes, worship, and what ultimately belongs to God.

The King Arrives: Throughout North American history, there have been two main reactions to monarchy: rebellion or apathy. Some believe the Crown should be rejected, while others see it as largely irrelevant. In short, we wrestle with the idea of kingship. But for followers of Christ, acknowledging Jesus as King is not optional—it’s foundational. In this series, Dr. John Neufeld explores Luke 17–20, showing that the Kingship of Jesus is not only central to the Christian faith, but vital for the world.

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In this program, Chip reveals five ways we typically measure greatness. But as with any scale, we always want to know whether the scale is accurate. From Philippians, Chapter 2, Chip explains how true greatness is achieved.

How do we measure greatness?

• Power = Who and what we control
• Possessions = What and how much we own
• Position = Our rank in the pecking order
• Prestige = Who and how many “look up” to us
• Productivity = What and how much we accomplish

How do we obtain greatness?

• Two pathways to greatness: Ascending and descending
• True greatness defined = Philippians 2:3-4

How do you experience true greatness?

• One word = Humility (Humility is the channel through which the supernatural power of God’s love flows to heal our deepest hurts and restore our most important relationships.)

How to be authentically humble:

1. Humility flows from a specific “mindset”. -Philippians 2:5
2. We achieve true greatness when we embrace Christ’s “mindset” toward power and possessions. -Philippians 2:6
3. We become truly great when we embrace Christ’s “mindset” toward position and prestige. -Philippians 2:7
4. We become truly great when we embrace Christ’s “mindset” toward productivity. -Philippians 2:8
5. We experience the reward of true greatness when we follow Christ’s example of servanthood. -Philippians 2:9-11

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Today on BOLD STEPS, Pastor Mark Jobe concludes his powerful message about breaking free from the prison ... of unforgiveness. We’re continuing our series called Untangled Relationships, and today we’ll reach the conclusion of Mark’s three-part message on The Trap of Unforgiveness.  Mark has explained how unforgiveness works like a prison that we build for others but end up living in ourselves.  He showed us how unresolved anger creates footholds for the enemy in our lives, and why genuine forgiveness is the only path to freedom. To wrap up, we’ll learn some practical action steps we can take to spring the trap and untangle that aspect of our relationships.

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