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Generosity Today is a quarterly publication designed to help Christians experience greater Kingdom impact through effective, purpose-filled generosity.

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July 17, 2026

2026, Issue 3: The Joy of Giving

Generosity Today: 2026 Issue 3

Joy comes from following the ancient path of wealth enjoyment: recognizing that God owns it all.

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Generosity Today: 2026 Issue 2
It’s easy to think that our success or failure depends on our work, while often missing the broader picture of what God has been doing through the decades.

In This Issue:

Life Story: Henry Doorn
Smart, Simple, Satisfying: Impactful Giving for Seniors 70½+
Stones to Remember: Passing God’s Story to Future Generations
Visionary Impact: Celebrating 50 Years of Generosity and Stewardship
A Message from the Director
Free Online Event! Savvy Giving from Your IRA

Generosity Today: 2026 Issue 1
Impactful giving doesn’t happen by accident. It requires planning and intentionality.

In This Issue:

Life Story: Cows for the Kingdom
My Parents Don’t Have a Will! 5 Tips for Starting the Conversation
The Biggest Shovel: Lessons from Paul and Excavation
Free Online Event! Healthy Conversations
A Message from the Director
Ask Barnabas Foundation: What’s the Best Way to Give to Charity through My Will?

Generosity Today: 2025 Issue 4
There is great joy and freedom when we finally entrust it “all to Jesus.”

In This Issue:

Life Story: Open Hands, Open Heart
The Deadly Lie: Lessons from Ananias and Sapphira
Free Online Event! Strategies for the Giving Season
Charitable Implications: One Big Beautiful Bill
A Message from the Director
Ask Barnabas Foundation: Can I Make Automated Payments from My Stewards Fund?

Generosity Today: 2025 Issue 3
When all is said and done, your decisions to be faithful to God will be far more important than just the money you transfer to others.

In This Issue:

Mama Always Said
Is Equal What’s Right?
A Message from the Director
Life Story: The Banker Who Hated Money
Free Online Event! 7 Reasons to Review Your Will
Ask Barnabas Foundation: Is Telling My Kids Enough to Ensure My Estate Gift to Charity

Generosity Today: 2025 Issue 2

Generous people are at peace knowing some seeds will germinate and others won’t. They faithfully sow whenever and wherever the Lord leads them, trusting He will provide the growth.

In This Issue:

Life Story: Finishing Forward
What’s Your Stuff Telling You?
A Gift that Gives Back
Free Online Event! Smart, Streamlined Giving through a Donor-Advised Fund
A Message from the Director
Why Old MacDonald Gave His Farm
Ask Barnabas Foundation: Can I Give Cryptocurrency to Ministry?

Generosity Today: 2025 Issue 1

When we recognize how abundantly we’ve been blessed—and all the ways God can use those blessings for eternal good—giving becomes a cheer-filled activity!

In This Issue:

Life Story: A Grandparent’s Gift
Fenn’s Treasure and Faithless Hoarding
Critical Conversations
Free Online Event! Family Meetings
A Message from the Director
3 Ways to Support Ministries Beyond Your Lifetime
Ask Barnabas Foundation: Who Should I Name as the Executor of My Will?

Generosity Today: 2024 Issue 4

God is not surprised by our circumstances, nor is He derailed by whatever challenges we might face. No election, recession, transgression, aggression or oppression could ever stand in God’s way.

In This Issue:

Life Story: Concrete Foundations
The Secret to Peace
Comfort and Joy
Free Online Event! Year-End Giving Strategies
The Transformative Power of Generosity
Unlock the Power of Giving Stock: 3 Key Benefits to Multiply Your Impact
Ask Barnabas Foundation: Can I Give to a Secular Charity?

Generosity Today: 2024 Issue 3

We have not yet imagined what God has in store for us through eternity. When we dedicate our lives and resources to Him, He directs them in ways far beyond anything we could have asked or imagined.

In This Issue:

Free Online Event! Hidden Mistakes in Your Estate Plan
Life Story: Randy & Jan
Faith in the Unseen
What Matters Most
Trust and Expectation: Beyond Our Thoughts and Dreams
Wish You Could Do More? Ultimate Gifts for Ministry
Ask Barnabas Foundation: Do I Need to Tell Them?

Generosity Today: 2024 Issue 2

In Jesus’ parable of the talents, we are reminded of this truth: It isn’t how much we have in our hands that matters, but how we choose to use it.

In This Issue:

Life Story: Peter & Jo
Possessions & Affections
Keys for the Kingdom
Free Online Event! Gifts That Pay Income
A Donor-Advised Fund That Aligns with Your Values
Ask Barnabas Foundation: What are the advantages of giving from my IRA?

Generosity Today: 2024 Issue 1

Because of the intensity of life, we often forget about the long-term impact of our decisions. In this issue, we reflect on the eternal impact we can make with the few years we have on this earth, with the resources that God has entrusted to us.

In This Issue

Beyond Imagination: The Enduring Legacy of David Vander Ploeg
Life Story: Generations of Generosity
When the Game is Over
Conflict of Wills: 5 Tips for Finding Common Ground
Live Event: Healthy Conversations
Ask Barnabas Foundation: When should I consider updating my will?

Generosity Today: 2023 Issue 4

As Jesus said, “It is more blessed to give than receive.” In this final issue of 2023, we unpack why purposeful, heart-led generosity offers freedom, joy and fulfillment that nothing else can replicate.

In This Issue

Life Story: Giving With Urgency
If God Really Owns It All
Timing is Everything! Avoid the Year-End Hassles
Thinking Outside the Bank
Live Event: Strategies for the Giving Season
Ask Barnabas Foundation: Giving from an IRA

Generosity Today: 2023 Issue 3

This issue is all about family legacy and how we can pass our generosity to the next generation.

In This Issue

A Message from the Director: Generations of Generosity
Life Story: Joyful Giving, Fully Living
While I’m Away: What Paul Teaches Us About Planning
Free Online Event: What’s Got You Stuck?
They Meant Well: Leaving Your IRA to Ministry
Ask Barnabas Foundation: Do I really need a will?
Save the Drama! Giving Peace and Clarity Through a Family Meeting

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