Amen Rhonda, if we give because we think we have to and not out of love.  I do not think God is blessed by it.  God loves a cheerful giver.  And that does not give erresponsibley.  I know people who give big amounts just so they can get blessed it don't work that way either.

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When Christians worship here on earth, the hosts of Heaven are worshiping with them.

Karen Carter '74

IN GOD WE TRUST


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> No, I do agree, giving is a response, out of what we've been given, not a
> duty, a have-to sort of thing, not I'd better or else. We love God because
> He loved us first, it's not a "Love Me or else" kind of thing, what kind of
> love would that be? God loves a cheerful giver, not a forced one!
> I realize that giving is a part of God's nature, and so a part of ours too!
> Rhonda