A little boy was fidgeting in church one Sunday morning during the pastor’s sermon. Finally, he leaned over to his mother and asked, “Mom, if we give the money now, do you think he’ll let us go?” If this boy expresses our idea of stewardship, we are missing the true meaning, purpose, and joy that are associated with giving. Our giving should express our thankfulness for who God is and what God does for us. Through our giving, we worship and honor God. We give not because God needs our gifts, but because we have a need to give. God in God’s sovereignty chooses to bless us as we give (Acts 20:35). For more information about stewardship, please contact Max Buban.