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Katrina Volunteers Continue, Even When it Costs Them

Volunteers remain willing to donate time and labor, even if it means that they have to pay.

Should the Jobless Tithe Unemployment Benefits?

Observers discuss a stewardship dilemma.

Do Christian Athletes Strike Out on Big-dollar Contracts?

Observers ask whether Albert Pujols' Christian testimony squares with his holding out for the largest contract in the history of baseball.

Are American Evangelicals Stingy?

Observers discuss whether Christians are generous enough with their money.

How Evangelicals Give

Church members' giving is decreasing in the recession, especially as a percentage of income.

Connoisseur for Christ: Roberta Green Ahmanson

What inspires the art enthusiast to give millions away?

Give to Street People?

Christian thinkers weigh in on whether Christians should always give money to people on the street who ask for it.

Tim Keller: What We Owe the Poor

The pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church says seeking justice is not optional for the person saved by grace.

Progress Against AIDS Falters

Christians should make the moral case for sustaining aid programs.

Mixed Blessings

Love offerings prove taxing.

Blinded By Stuff

Radical: Taking back your faith from the American dream.

The Problem of Goodness

It's not just the problem of evil that baffles the secularist.

'Tithing' by Douglas LeBlanc

For John and Sylvia Ronsvalle, tithing is not only a matter of obeying God.

Leaning Over and Getting Close

The neighbor is closer than we imagine.

'We Are Not Commanded To Be a Docent in the Art Museum. We Are Commanded To Love the Poor.'

World Vision president Richard Stearns says the greatest sin of our generation is apathy.

More Giving, Less Taxing

President Obama's tax plan will hurt the very people he's trying to help.

Learning from Widows

Despite being laid off, one woman is committed to supporting three children.

A Simple, Old-Fashioned Fundraiser

How does an Anabaptist charity get donors to give $1,200 a year?

The Not-for-Profit Surge

Even in tough times, your favorite charities are doing better than anyone expected.

Managing Your Money

My top 5 books on personal finance.

A Surefire Investment

How to pray in the midst of financial catastrophe.

How to Help Orphans

Orphanages are not always the best answer.

Looking for Moral Capitalism

Let there be accountability for the financial crisis, and let it begin with me.

Giving Is from God

The ministry of giving evokes gratitude to God because its source is rooted in his grace.

Some Boats Stay Afloat

An economic downturn isn't always bad news for giving.

Comfortable Guilt  Subscriber access only

Scrooge Lives!

Why we're not putting more in the offering plate. And what we can do about it.

Marching Farmers, Homeless Slaves

How Christianity's Jewish roots point us to a different kind of Thanksgiving.

Church Giving Outlook: You've Got Some Time

Research shows that members' contributions stay steady through first years of recession.

Philanthro-Pinch  Subscriber access only

Economic downturn sparks worries over giving.

An Open-Handed Gospel  Subscriber access only

We have to decide whether we have a stingy or a generous God.

Traveling with Wesley  Subscriber access only

A recent trip to England brought home rich insights on wealth.

The Dread Cancer of Stinginess

When it comes to missions giving, donor dependency may not be the greatest problem.

Giving Spirit

These 10 cities have the highest rate of residents who volunteer in religious venues.

Compassionate Conservatives

Study: Religious people give more than secular, even to nonreligious charities.

Court Says Tithing Not an Option for the Bankrupt  Subscriber access only

1998 law let bankrupt give, but judge says 2005 bankruptcy reform law "closes the door."

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