generosity

I recently visited www.globalrichlist.com and found out that I’m in the top 3% of people in the world in terms of wealth.  I know I don’t “feel” wealthy because I have to watch my money and be careful in many ways – but most people have less than me, so I’m blessed. 

Recently I had breakfast at McDonalds – my meal cost me $6.15 and I enjoyed it very much.  As I drove away I suddently realised something.  Millions of people around the world are in extreme poverty, living on less than $1 a day, and I just ate a weeks wor

We have always tried to teach our children to be generous – and a part of this is that we tell them they need to give away ten percent (10%) of all their income every week when we attend church.  Our children get $5 a week pocket money for which they do chores.  Ten percent of this is a mere 50 cents.