A Four-Session Companion Guide to Help You Experience the Joy of Giving
Discover the counterintuitive joy and freedom found in generosity--a Practice that reflects our happy, generous God--in this guide from New York Times bestselling author John Mark Comer and the team at Practicing the Way.
In a world driven by consumerism and self-interest, the ancient biblical practice of generosity is both radical and transformative. This Companion Guide to the Generosity Practice from Practicing the Way offers spiritual exercises, reflection questions, and guided readings across four sessions and an optional bonus session. Featuring four engaging video sessions, the Generosity Practice course is designed to be run with your community and is available online for free.
This guide will help you:
- Lean into Jesus' teaching that there is more joy in giving than receiving
- Identify and combat the culture of consumerism and greed
- Embrace the biblical concept of stewardship in all areas of life
- Develop a heart for the poor and marginalized
- Create a sustainable plan for generous living
Experience a life of purpose, joy, and deeper connection with God and others through the Practice of generosity.
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A Four-Session Companion Guide to Help You Experience the Joy of Giving.
PART 01: GETTING STARTED
Welcome 05
How to Use This Guide 06
Tips on Beginning a New Practice 10
Before You Begin 13
PART 02: THE SESSIONS
Session 01: There Is More Joy in Giving Than Receiving 19
Session 02: Watch Out for Greed! 37
Session 03: All We Have Belongs to God 57
Session 04: Be Generous to the Poor 83
Bonus Session: Best Practices for Generosity 101
PART 03: CONTINUE THE JOURNEY
Recommended Reading 116
The Practices 117
The Practicing the Way Course 118
The Circle 119
APPENDIX
For Facilitators 121
John Mark Comer is the New York Times bestselling author of Practicing the Way, Live No Lies, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, and four previous books. He's also the Founder and Teacher of Practicing the Way, a simple, beautiful way to integrate spiritual formation into your church or small group. Prior to starting Practicing the Way, he spent almost twenty years pastoring Bridgetown Church in Portland, OR, and working out discipleship to Jesus in the post-Christian West.
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