"Givers unintentionally benefit themselves by seeking the benefit of others. We need more givers in our world. Luckily, we can create more."
Student Blog
Americans give billions to the poor every year. But what if they gave themselves instead?
Nevertheless, most Americans have very short historical memories. Many couldn’t tell you who their “forefathers” even were. How are we—let alone God—to remember how they sinned?
What Historically Black Colleges and Universities Teach Us About Generosity
July 12, 2021
By Suzannah Omonuk
HBCUs gave people of African descent the space to commune and learn from each other in an oasis of mutual love, respect and dignity.
What if you cannot “will” your way into something? That is something really special about God... The word “will” shows us that it is inevitable that God is a promise keeper.
If Jesus came to Earth to help all of humankind, can we really limit helping the “least of these” to just those whose suffering we can see?
I believe that Simple Charity could move millions annually to effective, Kingdom-oriented charities to alleviate global poverty within the short to medium run. And if the Lord gives us favor, I believe it is feasible that we move billions in the long run.
In the early months of my new habit, I even recognized more opportunities to discuss the Gospel with my friends and family. Was this not the perfect result of having successfully established a good habit?
Jesus invites us to a meaningful life that works to spread the Gospel... Our participation in His calling leads us to act in a righteous manner, spreading the same grace that He has granted us.
I think of the Corrie Ten Boom quote “When you are covered by His wings, it can get pretty dark.” It took surviving 2020 and going into 2021 to realize what this meant.