"There is not one blade of grass, there is no color in this world that is not intended to make us rejoice." — John Calvin

"If you are insulted because of the name of CHRIST, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of GOD rests on you." ~ 1 PETER 4:14 (NIV)

"Find out how much GOD has given you and take from it what you need; the remainder is needed by others." — St. Augustine of Hippo

"Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD your GOD which He has given you." ~ DEUTERONOMY 16:17 (NKJV)

A simple way to please GOD is not to repay the blessings we receive from Him but to pass them on to other. "Giving is not emptying one's resources but making room for fresh refill of GOD's grace." Continue being a blessing to others by your graciousness in giving with a joyful & loving heart.

"Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you." ~ LUKE 6:38 (ESV)

"The truly generous is the truly wise, and he who loves not others, lives unblest." — Henry Home