We are learning to look for the ways that we are one, instead of focusing on the differences that could divide us. We are so often and so easily fooled by appearances. Together we are strong and can accomplish mighty deeds. One of the mightiest ways we act together is to combine our financial power to support worthy organizations, such as our church. Even small acts are multiplied by the sheer numbers of us all.
Life is full of all kinds of choices.
As we grow and mature, we learn to make choices with greater awareness and wisdom. Our offering on Sunday mornings is a choice of how to use the funds we have available. There's a lot of questions we can ask ourselves to increase our awareness. Every year, it flags our charitable donations because our giving percentage is well above the national norm. The sad fact is that the national norm is so low.