The Geography of Generosity

This could be the best of times for you or the worst of times for you. 

You’re at church and the MC has just announced..

“Offering time” 

Do you give?

Give grudgingly? 

Give with joy?

Do you put your hand far in the basket so no one can hear your coins fall? 

Are you ashamed? 

It all depends. 

Studies show that young women do better in science, math, and leadership, if they are in rooms with photos of women who are known to be successful in those areas.

And when I was a child growing up in church, I vividly remember the roaring celebration whenever our MC, Sister Edmead announced..

“Offering time”

A time to celebrate what we get to do vs what we have to do. 

I remember my grandmother suggesting that we walk up and bring our gifts instead of the basket being brought to us. 

There is something about going to give, (almost like seeking it out), vs someone coming to you to give, (almost like chasing you down). 

Decades later, I still see those images. 

So if you’re looking for the best of times for you and/or your children, be mindful of geography.