Resources by Topic: Money and Giving

I wrote my book Giving Is the Good Life because I wanted to clarify what Scripture actually says about how we can experience the abundant life Jesus came to give us. And the answer from God’s Word is so beautiful and hope-giving!

We instinctively imagine that spending on ourselves will make us happiest. But our greatest joy actually comes when we give to others. It really is true what Jesus said: “There is more happiness in giving than in receiving” (Acts 20:35, GNT). 

In 2019, Randy Alcorn was interviewed about his book Giving Is the Good Life on the MoneyWise radio show. 

There’s still a lot of pushback on the idea of sharing about our giving, but not as much is there was 30 years ago when the first edition of my book Money, Possessions, and Eternity came out. I think people are realizing giving isn’t the only thing people are tempted to be proud of, and in Matthew 6 it’s inseparable from prayer and fasting.

In 2019, Randy Alcorn was interviewed about his book Giving Is the Good Life at the Compassion International Chapel. In this clip, he talks about what he hopes for those who read Giving Is the Good Life.

In 2019, Randy Alcorn was interviewed about his book Giving Is the Good Life at the Compassion International Chapel. In this clip, he talks about how giving is an adventure and shares a story about how that's been true in his own life.

In 2019, Randy Alcorn was interviewed about his book Giving Is the Good Life at the Compassion International Chapel. In this clip, he discusses what the good news about giving is.

In 2019, Randy Alcorn was interviewed about his book Giving Is the Good Life at the Compassion International Chapel. In this clip, he discusses the bad news about giving from 1 Timothy 6.

In 2019, Randy Alcorn was interviewed about his book Giving Is the Good Life at the Compassion International Chapel. In this clip, he talks about the connection between his book Giving Is the Good Life and Compassion International.

In 2019, Randy Alcorn was interviewed about his book Giving Is the Good Life at the Compassion International Chapel. In this clip, Randy talks about how the Bible defines the good life and  compares it to the world's definition of the good life.

Sometimes I meet Christians who seem utterly bored with their lives. There is a great cure for boredom, although it’s one people don’t typically consider: giving more time, money, and energy to God’s Kingdom work, and inviting God to open our eyes to the needs surrounding us.

In 2019, Randy Alcorn was interviewed by Stacey Foster about his book Giving Is the Good Life at the Compassion International Chapel.

Saving can be wise, but it is never a substitute for giving. If ever we don’t feel we can save and give, by all means we should give. Some people in Scripture are rebuked for saving too much, but no one is ever rebuked for giving too much. 

The popular expression “random acts of kindness” is catchy and good hearted, but as believers in a sovereign God, we should see how He orchestrates our lives, including the people we know and the needs he brings across our path.