Comments on: Why Now Is the Best Time to Be Generous

By: Michele Morin

Michele Morin — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 13:48:54 +0000

What a beautiful RIPPLE of goodness!
I agree that NOW is the time to be generous, and some of my regrets have come from not being generous with my words in the moment—and then the opportunity passes…

By: Corinne Rodrigues

Corinne Rodrigues — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 15:10:39 +0000

What a lovely anecdote, Lisa. Seeing a need and responding to it in a real way is something we all must cultivate.
Your suggestions are good. I’m going to be working on this!

By: Kathleen Howell

Kathleen Howell — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 15:11:09 +0000

I love, love, LOVE the ripple effect of stories like this. Thank you for sharing.

By: Natalie

Natalie — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 01:04:56 +0000

How generous of your friend, Lisa. Thank you for sharing five simple ways to give today with us at #weekendcoffeeshare.

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 23:43:07 +0000

How inspirational! what a kind gift your friend did too! My hubby and I have been trying to leave extra tips lately too. I was asked by our regional synod to help with a project and was surprised that they are paying me for the project. I said to my hubby we need to donate the money. Not sure where they money will go yet but we want to give it away locally to a non profit. God will show us. Your post affirmed this decision. Thanks

By: Patti Gardner

Patti Gardner — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 21:01:00 +0000

What a beautiful story!! I absolutely know the waitress was touched with the love of Jesus! In the past several months, my husband and I have both had several opportunities to be generous. The few hundred dollars that have left our bank account are as nothing compared to the joy of touching the heart of someone else!

By: Aletha Oglesby

Aletha Oglesby — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 16:57:57 +0000

Un-generosity is being promoted these days. What can we take away from people instead of what can we give? The reason is given that they don’t deserve it, didn ‘t earn it, it costs too much. But have any of us earned most of the blessings we have? One day this week, my husband’s car ran out of gas just as it exited a highway. He was about to walk to a gas station in the heat when a man stopped to help. He drove Raymond to the station, back to the car, then put the gas into the car for him. In thanks, Raymond gave him some money, although the Good Samaritan didn’t want it. Both of them were generous, one in time, one in money.

By: Linda Stoll

Linda Stoll — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 12:36:36 +0000

Lisa, this is a nudge for me to be more purposeful, to live more mindfully, generously, gracious and kind.

Most all of those we connect with are going through something hard. May we have a compassionate heart and eyes to see and act, just like Jesus did . . .

By: Joanne Viola

Joanne Viola — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 11:03:46 +0000

Lisa, I enjoyed this post as it is good to think about how can we be generous each day with our time, our presence (not presents), and kindness. Being generous means giving without expectation of anything in return. When we think about it in that way, it really does open many doors!

By: Lynn D. Morrissey

Lynn D. Morrissey — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 16:10:22 +0000

Lisa, as always, I LOVE THIS POST!!! Generosity. yes. Jesus says to give to those who ask. So often we attach strings, but we shouldn’t. He doesn’t ask us to qualify what the recipient will do. I recall a scene painted by Pastor David Henerson in his excellent book, Tranquility: Cultivating a Quiet Soul in a Busy World. It’s not what I expected and really enjoyed it. It’s about making the most of our time in meaningful ways. Tempis fugit! At any rate, he described a situation where he and his wife and another couple (if memory serves) were approached by a homeless person asking for $. Or maybe they had wondered if they should give $ (and the person didn’t approach). I simply can’t recall the exact circs. At any rate, the four of them dithered and dathered (a word?! 🙂 ) and couldn’t decide. They went through ALL kinds of mental gymnastics, wondering how the person would spend it–if he’d buy food–if he’d buy drugs. I think they even may have gone out to dinner to discuss it further! And on and on and on it went until you know what they did? NOTHING! that really convicted him later. Mike and I always have a little cash on hand to give to homeless at stop lights (careful though not to stop traffic in doing this). We try to give to charities (that we have researched, which are not scams) as best we are able. And we support a darling 11 y/o in the Dominican Republic. He is rich in ways I can’t imagine, grateful for all (the little!) he has, and thanking God for all of his life. I think there are many more ways we could give if we set our minds to it. And I love your other ideas. We can give the gifts of time, of a listening ear, of full-faced attention, of an empathetic heart, of bringing a dinner. Michael feeds (he has counted them!) over 100 “dog friends” w/ dog biscuits on our walks, WITH OWNER PERMISSION, of course. Lisa, YOU are most generous w/ your words, ideas, reading, and blog posts. I want to be generous just like you if I should ever grow up! And I love a new concept of a “living will” here. The author gave his $ while he is still alive as a way to enjoy people he loves. I love that idea. Anyway, going on too long here, but thank youfor this timely reminder. xo Lynn