Giving - the Sacred Art by Lauren Tyler Wright
"I gave at the office." It might be a cliché, but that familiar phrase accurately describes the way many of us still think about giving of our time, resources and money: as a mildly unpleasant obligation to fulfil every now and again, when someone asks. Yet giving is a profound act that can change your life and the lives of those around you. With gentleness and wisdom, this practical guide outlines the ways in which cultivating a lifestyle of generosity can be a source of personal transformation, spiritual renewal and deep joy. Readers will learn about: · Giving as Worship - how many faith traditions offer praise through giving · Giving as Justice - creating righteous equality in our world · Giving as Charity - providing for others out of a sense of connectedness · Giving as Stewardship - managing our resources for maximum benefit
It is hard to make individual philanthropy, a sacrificial virtue mandated by the major world religions, sound enticing, inspirational and even occasionally pleasurable—but this book often succeeds in doing just that"Generosity can give you joy," asserts Wright, a researcher on faith and family at Indiana University. In this refreshingly candid volume on the transformative power of sharing one's material, emotional and spiritual wealth, the author ponders the theological, psychological and social significance of giving. It is many things, she says: worship, stewardship, discipline and an act of redemption, charity and justice. Less a scholarly tome than a practical treatise, Wright’s book offers multiple resources, including worksheets, exercises, quotations from some of the world’s faith traditions and a bibliography. Readers of all faiths, or none, will find many useful suggestions for incorporating giving into their lives. The writer’s willingness to share specific examples of change from her own life is both helpful and provocative, underlining her assertion that giving offers the potential to change not only the individual but ultimately the world. (Sept). * Publisher's Weekly *
Lauren Tyler Wright, MDiv, former program manager at the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving at the Center of Philanthropy at Indiana University, is a researcher and seminar leader on the topic of generosity in faith communities.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781594732249 |
| ISBN 10 | 1594732248 |
| Title | Giving - the Sacred Art |
| Author | Lauren Tyler Wright |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Jewish Lights Publishing |
| Year published | 2008-08-14 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
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