TY - BOOK AU - High, William F. AU - Ashley B. Mccauley TI - The generosity bet: secrets of risk, rewards, and real joy SN - 9780768407013 AV - GT 3040 .H54 2014 PY - 2014/// CY - United States of America PB - Destiny Image, KW - GIFTS--SOCIAL ASPECTS KW - GENEROSITY--SOCIAL ASPECTS KW - SELF-INTEREST KW - GENEROSITY--MORAL AND ETHICAL ASPECTS N1 - Foreword by Ron Blue -- Why Generosity? -- Introduction: The Reward of My Generosity -- A Pastor Learns Irrational Generosity – Craig Groeschel -- Finding Life as Kingdom Engineers – Craig and April Chapman -- Before I Reach the End of the Road – Dr. John Koehler -- Logical-Giving Away My Business – Alan Barnhart -- Ventures from Wall Street to Asia – Henry Kaestner -- Super Service and Holy Business – Dave Lindsey -- A Thousand Little Gifts – Rick Warren -- Choosing Difficult Dreams – David Hazell -- The Shape of My Life and God's Mission – Jim Blankemeyer -- Rediscovering the Love of the Game – Jeremy Affeldt -- Wealthy Enough to Find Peace – Vince Elliott -- Faith, Family, and Baseball – Dayton Moore -- A Purpose for the Merchant – David Green -- Books, Builders, and Our 100 Percent – Cliff Benson Jr. and Cliff Benson III -- Gunpowder and Generosity – Bob Hodgdon -- Giving Circles and Seeing Messy – Anne Irwin -- The Work of Tragedy, Need, and Miracles – Debbie Massey and Michelle York -- A Widow's Identity – Susan Patton -- This Guitar-Playing Archer Runs – Matt McPherson -- Return to Egbe – Don Campion -- A Journey of Seven Careers – John and Sherri Kasdorf -- Generosity Resources N2 - "Your Key to Experiencing a Life of Joy, Success, and Lasting Impact! Bill High’s message isn’t just about being generous; it’s about the very real process of becoming generous. The Generosity Bet reminds us that God is working in our lives and inspires us to continue in His plan for stewardship.""—Robert Morris, Founding Senior Pastor, Gateway Church God has given you the ability to make a difference in the world. It’s time for you to unwrap this gift and discover the secret that leads you to true fulfillment and significance. This book is not a call for you to give away your money… or your time, your resources, and your talents. It is a reminder that everything you have comes from God. You are not the owner; you are Heaven’s steward. When you live this way, you will start experiencing ultimate satisfaction in every area of your life. Giving is no longer a chore to be endured; it becomes a lifestyle to be cherished! As you read about the entrepreneurs, risk-takers, and everyday dreamers featured in this book, you will discover that their stories can easily become your story too. Are you ready to take The Generosity Bet? Start the journey of becoming generous today. The payoff is extraordinary… and it will change your life forever." ER -