Gordon MacDonald, Secrets of the Generous Life. Tyndale, 2002.
Referenced in: Giving and Financial Stewardship
LifeandLeadership.com Summary
Gordon MacDonald is a best-selling Christian author. This book is a series of devotional reflections written “for those who want to know how to use what they have been given for the purpose of building God’s kingdom. This book is intended to encourage and motivate people to live generously – or more generously.” (vi) Throughout the book he makes the point that “people who live generously share a firm conviction: a generous portion of what they have must be strategically given for the betterment of others and the advancement of the gospel.” (vii) The book is divided into six sections, each dealing with one aspect of the generous life: godly character, conscientious stewardship, unwavering trust, true humility, relinquishing idols, and abundant Christian living. Several daily devotionals are arranged under each section. Each devotional lists a scripture that is followed by a thoughtful essay. One may also be interested in a newer book on the same subject MacDonald co-authored with Patrick Johnson, Generosity: Moving Toward the Life that is Truly Life, published by the National Christian Foundation. See other devotional titles in the “Spirituality of Giving” section of the resource guide on Giving and Financial Stewardship.
From the Publisher
Best-selling author Gordon MacDonald offers fresh insights on an underappreciated and often overlooked aspect of the Christian life, explaining why we are called to generous living, how to live that way, and why it brings such joy.
About the Author
Gordon MacDonald is a speaker, pastor, and teacher, and best-selling author, including A Resilient Life, Who Stole My Church, and Ordering Your Private World, which won the prestigious Gold Medallion Award. Gordon speaks at numerous conferences for church and business leaders, has been Interim President of Denver Seminary, and is an Editor-at-Large for Leadership Journal. The MacDonalds live in Canterbury, New Hampshire.
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