An encouraging, warm–hearted read on the theology of generosity
Every Christian is called to give – of our money, our time, our talents – but how often do we give just because we feel we should? We resent the sacrifice of things we could enjoy ourselves, and the biblical idea of giving cheerfully seems almost impossible. Or we give because we know that it will make us feel good. Or because we want other people to think well of us. But this is not godly giving.
Foreword
“This book is not a harangue or a guilt trip. It’s more like a holiday in the Caribbean for the soul: it refreshes you in the gospel so that you come away warmed and energized by the sheer kindness of God. It is a book especially good for anyone whose Christian life feels flat, anyone going through the motions of being Christian without true happiness in God.”
Endorsements
If we really believed that it is more blessed to give than to receive (Acts 20:35), we would not ask, ‘How much do I have to give?’ but, ‘How much can I give?’ In this much–needed book, Joel Morris shows us that a generous heart is the happiest heart, for it aims to imitate and glorify God.
Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan
The love of God spills out of the pages of Big Hearted. Joel Morris’ beautiful work will inspire you to ask God to conform you into His image – namely that of a cheerful, sacrificial, generous, loving, and big–hearted giver. Read, apply, and rejoice.
Chuck Bentley, CEO, Crown.org & Author, 7 Gray Swans, Trends That Impact Our Financial Future
This is a book that lifts our vision to heaven to see the all–generous God, and then urges us on to respond to this with a radical generosity towards the local church and fuelling gospel work. A must–read for all believers but particularly for those of us who have a tendency to forget that all that we have and enjoy is God’s and not our own.
Simon Pillar, Managing Director, Pacific Equity Partners and Founder, Trustee of Gospel Patrons UK
Contents
Forewords by Michael Reeves, President of Union School of Theology and Daryl Heald, Founder of Generosity Path
Preface by the author
Introduction
Overflowing God
The Greatest Gift
Cheerful Givers are Broken
Playing God
Conclusion
Ligonier’s Table Talk Article
Click here to read a featured article on generosity for Ligonier’s Table Talk magazine
About Joel
Joel Morris is the Executive Director of Union, overseeing the strategic direction and development of the organisation. He is a leader and trustee of Grace Community Church, Porthcawl. He has been a missionary working in 28 countries with Operation Mobilisation on the Logos 2 before a doctorate and career in Engineering which took him from Aerospace to the Nuclear sector. He lives in South Wales with his wife and three children. Follow him on Twitter @joelmorriso
Get in touch at info@joelmorris.co.uk . To learn more about the work of Union, visit theolo.gy
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