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Recommended Resources

Wise stewardship of resources is a skill and an attitude cultivated over time. The following books are written by recognized leaders in finance and giving. Excellence in Giving recommends them as companions to growth in living with the "joy of generosity."

Generous LivingGenerous Living
by Ron Blue

Ron Blue challenges and encourages the reader to live generously, in his book Generous Living, by addressing such topics as -- it's better to give than to receive, teaching children to give, how to give away money wisely and strategically, and how to make a will. buy here...


Treasure PrincipleThe Treasure Principle
by Randy Alcorn

Bestselling author Randy Alcorn introduces readers of The Treasure Principle to a revolution in material freedom and radical generosity that will change lives around the world. When Jesus told His followers to "lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven," he intended that they discover an astounding secret: how joyful giving brings God maximum glory and his children maximum pleasure. buy here...


Virtue of ProsperityThe Virtue of Prosperity
by Dinesh D'Souza

While acknowledging that the economic boom and techno-capitalism certainly have their down side, especially spiritually, the acclaimed social critic D'Souza expresses optimism that the new economy will distribute goods if not equally at least fairly. buy here...


AffluenzaAffluenza
by John DeGraaf, David Wann and Tom Naylor

Based on the much heralded PBS show, Affluezna blends humor and social commentary to warn about the dangers of being overconsumers. The wit aside, the book also provides new ways of looking at and structuring family and community infrastructures to better keep ourselves in check, less we consume ourselves out of house and home. buy here...

Eternity PortfolioThe Eternity Portfolio
by Alan Gotthardt

All too often, people give out of guilt or legalism instead of joy and purpose. Even those who have a biblical perspective on giving rarely have a strategic plan for carrying out their beliefs. In The Eternity Portfolio, respected CPA and financial advisor Alan Gotthardt combines biblical teaching with modern investment portfolio theory in offering fresh, practical "how to's" for strategic, satisfying giving. buy here...


Secrets of the Generous LifeSecrets of the Generous Life
by Gordon MacDonald

Generosity isn’t about money; it’s an attitude of the heart. In Secrets of the Generous Life, MacDonald reflects on generosity as an oft-neglected discipline, and as a measure of the heart. The six weeks of daily meditations in this book will feed your soul and inspire you to experience a joyful life of generosity. It's been said that "whatever measure you use in giving—large or small, it will be used to measure what is given back to you." buy here...


Seven Faces of PhilanthropySeven Faces of Philanthropy
by Russ Alan Prince & Karen Maru File

Mr. Prince and Ms. File identify and profile seven types of major donors and offer detailed strategies on how to approach them. The Seven Faces of Philanthropy is an information-packed text that will help practitioners and students of philanthropy to understand the different needs, different wants and different response mechanisms of their gift markets. An essential guide to market behavior patterns. buy here...


To Whom Much Is GivenTo Whom Much Is Given
by E. G. "Jay" Link

Having spent thousands of hours with affluent families over the past three decades, E.G. “Jay” Link addresses the unique dilemmas that these families face to properly steward their possessions—challenges that most people will never confront. These dilemmas manifest themselves because of the incredible overflow that God has poured out on some people financially. Buy here...


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