Wealth is a relational barrier. It keeps us from having open relationships.

Give worshipfully. Our giving is a reflexive response to God's grace. It doesn't come out of our altruism - it comes out of the transforming work of Christ in us.

Give deliberately. Giving is at its best when it's a conscious effort that's repeatedly made.

I detest legalism. I certainly don't want to try to pour new wine into old wineskins, imposing superseded First Covenant restrictions on Christians. But at the same time, every New Testament example of giving goes far beyond the tithe. However, none falls short of it.

A disciple does not ask, "How much can I keep?" but, "How much more can I give?" Whenever we start to get comfortable with our level of giving, it's time to raise it again.

I read secular fiction, but also enjoy novels with a Christian worldview.

We are all theologians, either good ones or bad ones. I'd rather be a good one. Wouldn't you?