Tithing: Test Me in This

by Douglas Leblanc, Phyllis Tickle (Editor)

“‘Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,’ says the Lord Almighty, ‘and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it.’” — Malachi 3:1 0In these uncertain economic times, does it really make sense to tithe?Douglas LeBlanc thinks the answer is clear enough in Malachi 3:10, where God goes so far as to tell us, “Test me in this.” The people profiled in this book have done exactly that—and the effect on their lives has been dramatic.In these intimate journalistic portraits, LeBlanc shows us true tithing in action. From members of the clergy, to best-selling authors, to social activists both conservative and liberal, these are the lives of real people who tithe in joy and plenty, in the face of poverty and natural disaster, in community and missionally, and as a spiritual practice commanded   by God. They come from different backgrounds and live in varying degrees of financial comfort; but they all tithe—and wouldn’t have it any other way. Through their eyes, we come to understand this ancient practice as God’s call to a life of generosity, compassion, and joy.THE ANCIENT PRACTICESThere is a hunger in every human heart for connection, primitive and raw, to God. To satisfy it, many are beginning to explore traditional spiritual disciplines used for centuries. . .everything from fixed-hour prayer to fasting to sincere observance of the Sabbath. Compelling and readable, the Ancient Practices series is for every spiritual sojourner, for every Christian seeker who wants more.

Genres: Nonfiction, Christian, Christianity, Spirituality, Religion

177 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 1, 2010

Reviews

[J.E. Jr. · Rating 2 out of 5]

I recently read through Douglas Leblanc's book, Tithing: test me in this from Thomas Nelson’s Ancient Practices series. Overall, I liked the book, and found it to be an easy, engaging read.

Leblanc, a journalist, filled the book with interviews he conducted with people representing a wide swath of the Judeo-Christian faith traditions (and it's important that I emphasize traditions, plural, there because Leblanc's list of interviewees includes a Rabbi as well as representatives from nearly every point on the spectrum of Christianity, not merely or even mainly the evangelical "camp"). All of the interviewees speak favorably on the topic of tithing, sometimes offering reflections on the words of Scripture, in other times presenting testimony of their own experience.

The interviews are well-presented, offering a brief introduction to the interviewee and his/her background, as well as comments about goings-on surrounding and even during the interview. They felt more like magazine articles with a common theme than chapters in a book-- indeed, any given chapter could easily have been in Christianity Today or perhaps even the New York Times, if the Times would willingly carry a piece so openly acknowledging the validity of a biblical teaching.

Somewhat because of this journalistic approach to the topic and the various perspectives on it, the book struggles to offer any didactic value. If you're seeking biblical insight into why a Christian might consider tithing, or for that matter any further Scriptural discussion on giving, you'll be disappointed in this book. What little teaching on tithing it does present is indirect and more a matter of inference than exposition.

This fact leads me to question whether I have been asking more of this series, Thomas Nelson’s Ancient Practices titles, than I ought. My first introduction to the series was with Scot McKnight's excellent Fasting, and while offered just enough first and third-person accounts to enrich his explanations, there was also a satisfying amount of instruction from Scripture and from other historical sources (like the Church Fathers). The second title I read in the series, Joan Chittister’s The Liturgical Year, was a great disappointment-- both because of a theologically-liberal approach to anything and everything related to the Bible, Christianity, and the Church, and because of the fact that the book was very little more than just a recounting of experiences and personal testimonies.

I have been assuming that Chittister's exchange of substance for sentiment was surely anomalous-- atypical of a series devoted the Ancient Practices, which are so firmly grounded in Scripture. Having read a third title, however, I wonder if I've mistaken the aim of the series; maybe McKnight's title is the anomaly. If that is so, it's a shame, and the series should be re-titled the Ancient Experiences.

This is ultimately what leads to my doubt in the real value of this title. All of the interviews are well-written, the stories are interesting, and the subjects remarkable in their experiences. But much of what we are told is only marginally related to the subject of tithing. It seems the thesis of the book is, "look at all of these people that God has blessed wonderfully, often in spite of great financial trial-- and look! They all tithe."

We live in a time when experiences count a great deal, and theology divorced from "story" is questionable in its authenticity. The danger is in making it more about the story than the theology; in this case, I wonder if Leblanc didn't lose his way.

[Ntombezinhle Nzama · Rating 2 out of 5]

I actually didn't finish this book. I have been reading it for a while now. I think I probably had pre-conceived expectations that this book did not meet. I wanted to learn more about the discipline of tithing and instead I got a bunch of stories about people's lives which did not exactly answer the questions I had. On top of that the book is actually boring, the stories are not even interesting enough to keep my attention. Maybe one day I will return back to the book and find some value in it, at the moment I am abandoning ship

[Melissa Crawford · Rating 4 out of 5]

Instead of a book that teaches what tithing is, this one shows you what tithing looks like with a series of interviews with people from many different faith traditions. I found it really helpful in firming up my beliefs on tithing and enjoyed the stories. This quote at the end of the book is a great summary: “Christ died for us, and that’s why we go to Mass: to thank Him. Stewardship is really a thanksgiving to Go.” -Monsignor Thomas McGread

[Nick Jordan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fantastic journalistic approach (unlike the other great entries in this series) was powerful enough to change my mind in the middle of a sermon series on gratitude. Highly recommended, especially for pastors and church and non-profit leaders in search of stories and reflection on Scripture and life.

[Petermathieson · Rating 3 out of 5]

A collection of stories from people who tithe who explain why they do so. It casts a wide net with many varieties of Christians as well as an Orthodox Rabbi. I found it compelling and useful, but I get why others want a book teaching on tithing and this isn’t truly that.

[Jon Anderson]

11 stories/testimonies about tithing and generosity. Great way to address an important part of spiritual formation.

[J.D. · Rating 3 out of 5]

I recently joined a program at booksneeze.com, which is run by Thomas Nelson Publishers, that allows you to receive and review books before they are officially released in the hopes of getting out the word of certain books. This is my first foray in this venture, and it is a book on quite the interesting topic: tithing.

Certainly tithing is one of those disciplines that is not given much attention or is given too much attention/focus. I was extremely curious to hear someone elaborate on this idea more and provide a legitimate biblical foundation for it as opposed to a rough gleaning of surface-level reading of Scripture and using that to mandate the general 10% that is suggested/"required." Unfortunately(initially), this is not what LeBlanc intended in writing this book, and he spells that out very clearly in his introduction. Instead, he sought out different folks that he had encountered throughout his life who seemed to emulate the true spirit of what tithing and generosity defined for him. Initially, it seemed as if he was almost skirting the issue and passing the responsibility, but from these stories of people from fairly similar perspectives we are essentially given an implicit definition of what tithing is through their common threads.

My main critique of his work is that in showing these different stories, he seems to indicate that because these people were faithful(beyond standards of normal giving) they were likewise blessed in ways beyond the standard by God. I can only imagine someone who has been a faithful tither their entire life reading this and wondering when their supposed payback would be. Our intent in giving to God and his body should not be done in the hopes of gaining "interest" in these investments, but is a part of a life lived in covenant with the most faithful God.

With that said, however, it is also crucial to speak to the positive on this book because overall it was a positive experience. There are familiar names in this book(Frederica Mathewes-Green, Ron and Arbutus Sider, and Randy Alcorn) and also names of people that might otherwise go unnoticed generally(at least in this Earth's current state). Most stories seek to dispel the notion that tithing is done in legalism(seen to be the general excuse for those who refuse to tithe), but rather something that is natural and done without thinking. Two major ideas in this book that are imperative in this whole conversation are that the idea of using our resources goes beyond money and the idea of claim and ownership that is common to our western understanding of money.

LeBlanc spends large amounts of time with each person interviewed trying to get a better understanding of what tithing all our resources looks like. He is clear that we are responsible to share not only our money with our community, but also are gifts, time, and energy. In doing this, he is reshaping the way we think of doing with "our time" and "our money" and rather what we are doing with what God has given us and is truly the owner and originator of. Through these remarkable stories, we find these people that have done much in the way of initiating God's kingdom he has entrusted to us rather than simply waiting for Him to do it upon His return. For a book on tithing, there is an equal share of space given to the other work these people have done as they have committed to the faithful life and ALL aspects that go with it.

Overall, I give this book three out of five stars. If you enjoy and learn more from stories, this is probably the book for you. It is short(152 pages) and very readable. I was really seeking for a book that was going to do some solid exegesis on the different texts to see the import of the main verses used in conjunction with tithing amongst their context.

[Jeff Garrison · Rating 2 out of 5]

Talking about money in the context of faith is difficult for most of us, yet Jesus had so much to say about money. We don’t like to talk about giving and most people are reluctant to consider tithing, yet, as one of the many individuals LeBlanc interviewed for this book points out, “If I’m not trusting God with my money, am I really trusting him with my eternal salvation?†(147)

Tithing refers to the Old Testament demand that one give a tenth of their produce to God’s use. As times and economies have changed, today it has come to mean giving a tenth of one’s income to God’s work in the world. LaBlanc’s book is a part of the Ancient Christian Practices series published by Thomas Nelson Press. The other six practices are prayer, Sabbath, fasting, the Sacred Meal (communion), the Liturgical Year and the Sacred Journey (pilgrimages). Instead of writing from his own experiences and study, LaBlanc interviews a host of Christian leaders who have found tithing to be an important part of their Christian witness and journey. LaBlanc interviewees are from all walks of American life. He meets with liberals and conservatives from a number of Protestant Churches as well as a Catholic priest and even a Jewish Rabbi. In these interviews, he explores why people began tithing and what it means for their lives. One interviewee suggested that tithing is the training wheels of Christian giving. (64)
Many noted how they were once a “talker and not a giver,†(32) and they all seem to think that it is a shame that as wealthy as we are in America, that we give so little (in terms of a percentage of our income).

Many of those interviewed talked about how they used their money and lived lives beyond giving ten percent or more of their income away. Almost everyone in the book lives simply, way below where their income level. But most are not wealthy. One exception is Kevin Jones, who made a fortune when he sold his Silicon Valley business in 2000. He is now a part of “Good Capital,†an organization that challenges the traditional thinking of philanthropy, which separates the “investment side of the house†from the mission side. Instead of just looking at risk and return, he wants investment managers to also consider impact. (87)

For those interested in learning why people tithe and give sacrificially, this book can help. It’s not a scientific study, but is a good source of anecdotes about giving that may challenge our own hesitations over letting go of that which God has entrusted to us. However, I’d liked to have seen the author spend at least part of the book exploring Biblical text more deeply as well as looking at literature as to why and how Americans give. Furthermore, all the examples in the book are Americans and although they may not be rich, most tend to be high profile individuals and couples. Why not interview the man or woman in the pew who tithe? Or perhaps spend some time looking at Christian giving by those in other countries who have fewer resources than an American who lives at the poverty level. What might we learn from them?

Disclosure: I was given the book by Thomas Nelson Publishing through their "Booksneeze program" in exchange for an honest review.

[Michelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is fairly well-written. It's obvious that LeBlanc is a journalist, as his prose is precise and clean. However, it lacks something that even good non-fiction writing can have -- It has no real heart behind it. Sure, the words flow well and it's easy to read this book, but there's just no feeling behind any of it. A lot of times, it seems as if LeBlanc is just relating his interview subjects' life stories instead of giving the reader any real sense of who these people are. That sense of the person -- What's felt and believed and held up as important -- is something I think should be really clear and present when dealing with a fairly polarizing topic such as religious tithing.

While all LeBlanc's interview subjects got the point across easily -- Tithing is good and good things will happen to you if you tithe, according to Scripture -- it felt as if there was a little too much of the same. No one disagreed with the tithing mandate in Scripture. Sure, the conflict among the religious community was occasionally alluded to, but LeBlanc did not seek out interview subjects who don't tithe to find out why. I felt that, because of this lack of conflict, it was a really one-sided and repetitive book. By about the third story, I was kind of bored, but I plowed through anyway. If he had found someone who doesn't tithe for whatever reason, or who doesn't believe that the Old Testament version of tithing (Which is basically what LeBlanc was dealing with here) should be adhered to anymore, I think it would have made the book more interesting.

Also, I thought LeBlanc chose his subjects a little too carefully. They were all either clergy of various denominations (There's even a rabbi in here) or they ran specific religious charities. Common sense would dictate that people who have made religious work their livelihood would ascribe to the tithing mandate. I think this book would have been much more interesting and well-rounded if LeBlanc had sought out the common churchgoer and asked for his or her opinion.

I wouldn't recommend this book to just anyone. This is a book for someone who is really interested in religious topics and wants to learn more about the specific practice of tithing.

[Holly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tithing by Douglas Leblanc is part of The Ancient Practices Series. If you're a Christian looking for information on tithing, this is the book for you. It's relatively short, consise, and unjudging.

Tithing is the act of giving 1/10th, or 10%. This means different things for different people. For some it means giving 10% to their church, for others it means giving 10% to those in need. The tithe has long been a debate in the Christian community, and Leblanc does his best in this book to share the stories of 11 Christian and Jewish families and their personal takes on tithing.

I enjoyed reading Tithing. The personal stories were both touching and inspirational. Time after time, the stories came back to their title theme: test me in this, from Malachi 3:10:

"Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,' says the Lord Almighty, 'and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it."

Even though the stories and the backgrounds of the families featured in Tithing are very different, the message that comes forward is very similar. Tithing is trusting God with your money, that He will do with it good things, and that the Bible literally says that we can test him in this. As a person who has been new to tithing in the last year, this book spoke volumes to me. My husband and I, still in our 20's, have a lot of debt from college, etc. We are approaching the tithe in a graduated way, which is also described in the book. This book also offers a glimpse of financial responsibility. It has been said that you can look at your bank statement and see exactly where you're worshipping (where you're spending your money).

I recommend this book to Christians looking for an open forum of tithing stories. It's a book to read and to draw your own conclusions from.

Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of Tithing from BookSneeze. The opinions in this review are my own.

[Latonya · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is part of the Ancient Practices Series which is a set of eight books that explore eight different disciplines of faith. The Author explores the particular topic of tithing through the telling of stores about people who practice this discipline. Each person told about are from different spiritual, social, and economic backgrounds. Some stories are from the Author's personal knowledge and interaction with the person or interviewed. While there are persons introduced that are part of those person's circle (i.e. a parishioner, or spouse or background on family history of those interviewed). There is a study-guide included for each chapter at the back of the book. I picked this book to read because frankly it is a topic that I rarely hear about in the pulpit these days. The stories shared by the author opened my eyes to thoughts and discussions about tithing. It's more than a lecture and a call to open up the checkbook. It's all about a call to open up the purse-strings of one's heart. There are some debates about a certain portion being given as mentioned in the Old Testament and the idea of "grace" bringing in an age of more service-orientated tithe. In the end I have to admit that i was pre-disposed to dislike the book, but the actual reading of it change my mind! The stories were warm and engaging and tackled the information in a way that a regular person can understand without seeking a Masters degree in Theology. I have a firmer grip and understanding of the discipline of tithing and why I should practice it for myself. I truly enjoyed this book and plan to look for more books in this series.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through a book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

[Dana Rongione · Rating 2 out of 5]

"Tithing" is part of the Ancient Practices Series written by Douglas Leblanc. In the book, he tells the stories of several families whose lives were changed as a result of their decision to tithe. The key verse he uses is found in Malachi 3:10 and says, "Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it."

While I think the exploration of the topic of tithing is needed, this book did a poor job explaining tithing to its full extent. I felt that the author implied that everyone who tithed would experience some great transformation in their lives immediately following their choice to tithe. I also felt that he implied that we, as Christians, should tithe so that God would bless us instead of stating that we should tithe because it's the right thing to do.

In addition, I found the book to be somewhat dry. The author frequently got bogged down on details that had little to do with his purpose for writing the book. I had to weed through long passages before I found any information dealing with tithing, and even then, I usually disagreed with what was said. All in all, I am disappointed and therefore conclude that this book is not for me.


Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their [...] ([...]) book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

[Fylvia Kline · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kudos to Thomas Nelson for championing the basic disciplines of faith. Far too many Christians today have swung so far left that the warm fuzzies of God’s grace entwining with man’s heart have obfuscated the everyday responsibilities of Christian life and service.

The Cross and God’s grace give us salvation; but the life of the saved is more than clinging to the promise of that Cross. We do not live in a monastic cocoon. Saved or not, we are required to live responsibly in a sinful world. And it takes more than grace and a warm fuzzy feeling to do that. The Ancient Practices Series brings back to focus the basic need and the foundation of Christ-like living– practices governed by discipline, worship, priorities and principles. Tithing is one of seven in the series.

What I like about the book is that Leblanc does not fill it with proof texts and stories from the Bible to justify and validate the practice of tithing. That would be compiling stuff we already know or what we can Google on our own. More importantly the truth and theory of tithe does not immediately beget tithers. Tithers are born out of a tested, worshipful, loyal relationship with God. Knowing this to be true, Leblanc crafts this book out of the experiences of tithers across the country. Real people, real stories. And the result is a book that not only convinces us about the need to practice tithing, but also challenges us to tithe as an act of worship and praise.

Challenge yourself to read the book with an open and prayerful mind. Be persistent, read it from beginning to end. While there are a few unnecessary digressions, the bulk of the material is worth the editorial oversight. So keep at it!

[Sheridan · Rating 3 out of 5]

I will be giving a talk at church about tithing soon, so I was excited to get a free copy from Book Sneeze of Tithing to review.

The author shares his experience going around the country to interview different people (most are leaders of congregations) who are tithe payers. He shares their experience and thoughts about tithing.

He never says if tithing should be required, rather shares their experiences and lets you come to your own conclusions.

Some interesting insights I came away with that I will incorporate in my talk:

* In Malachi 3:6-12 it is the only place in the Bible where God says “Test me in this”
* I love the story where a preacher was looking for some land to establish his church. A family sells him their farm land very inexpensively. The family let him know that their father had always paid tithes and felt that it was honoring their father to give their lands to a church.
* I like the idea of tithing being like a stewardship.

“It is a deeper level of stewardship. It means asking, “What is my money doing to the planet and to the people.”

* A lot of the people spoke of the idea of how they are spending their money in general can demonstrate their values and beliefs.

“His father said that your checkbook tells the story of your priorities.”

* By donating money to local and world wide organizations we are linking ourselves together with humanity.

I enjoyed reading this book and it gave me a lot of good insights and ideas to add into my talk. It also made me think more about tithing and how I apply that in my life.

[Lydia Presley · Rating 2 out of 5]

I received this book from BookSneeze (formerly Thomas Nelson Publishers) and was hoping that, while this isn't my usual type of book, it would interesting enough to hold my attention.

This is a small book and I was grateful for that. While the stories were, at moments, interesting on the whole I felt a little out of my league throughout the book. And I almost felt ashamed at times because I've been a Christian my entire life and still had no clue what references to people, ideas and places meant. It's not a book that is easy to read or one that can be easily read in one sitting.

I did take some good insights away from reading this book, however. But mostly it was reinforcement from what I've been taught. I remember a sermon I listened to a while back that spoke on tithing and how God uses us as a funnel to give. The wider you open the funnel the more He blesses you with the resources to give. I remember being inspired by the story and there were several places in this book I was reminded of it.

I was definitely challenged to open myself up more - I just wish it would have been a bit more personal of a writing style instead of reading a documentary type book about the act of tithing.

[Kate · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was quite unimpressed with this book. The premise was a good one: demonstrate through real-life examples how giving back to God with an open hand will bring blessings into the life of believers, and how this expands across denominational borders. The execution was terrible. The eleven "journalistic narratives" in this book are sloppily presented, often detouring off the main topic without explanation, disorganized, and containing unexplained references to institutions and events that may be unknown to the reader. The desire to demonstrate how Christians from all walks of life can experience these blessings was taken to an unnecessary level in interviews with a fringe left political activist episcopalian preacher and his views on whether or not homosexual priests should be ordained in the church, another interview with a non-messianic Jewish Rabbi, and a Catholic priest as well. I did not come away from this book with any greater desire to give, but instead confused and trying to figure out exactly what the book was trying to say.

Note: This book was provided to me by Thomas Nelson for the purpose of this review.

[Carlos Pellot · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mixed feelings about this book. The book is based on personal stories the author gathers on tithing, not so much the why or reason behind it, although some of the stories explain the biblical and theological basis for tithing. It certainly comes through that tithing is a spiritual discipline. It certainly is the minimum that is expected of us from a biblical perspective.



Some of the stories resonated with me. Other stories left me wondering "why exactly are they tithing?" as I didn't see a spiritual connection to it. It's not a substantive read on the subject making it a quick read.



A valuable thing about the book is that the interviews on which the author bases the different stories in the book are quite diverse (some will be interesting, some not) including Protestants, Catholics, Orthodox and Jews.



In general, I'd say it's a worthwhile read, but if you're looking for some meat on the subject of tithing, look somewhere else.

[Lynnea · Rating 2 out of 5]

Each chapter of this book was supposedly a different person's view of tithing. However, after the first couple chapters, I had a hard time relating the mini-biographies of the people to their tithing comments.

But here are a few points I enjoyed:
Several times Malachi 3:10 was mentioned ("Test me in this").
Randy Alcorn explains, "...if you take the standard of ten percent and say God required it of the poorest people in Old Testament Israel, and now that we're under the grace of Jesus and we have the indwelling Holy Spirit and we live in this incredibly affluent culture, do you think her would expect *less* of us?"
In the chapter on Ed Bacon, in relation to tithing he says, "I have no desire to stop. It's what we're supposed to be doing. It is one of the most simple and direct ways of discovering an up close and personal God."
This was the second book I got for free from Thomas Nelson Publishers in exchange for writing a review.

[Ben Zajdel]

Tithing is an excellent book in the Ancient Practices series. Written by journalist Douglas Leblanc, it is a series of interviews with several different Christians regarding their perspectives on tithing. Leblanc has a talent for extracting a great story from his interviews, and interjects thought-provoking commentary in just the right spots.

Some of his subjects are Randy Alcorn, Ron Sider, and Ed Bacon. Most of his subjects relate their history of tithing and why they chose to do it. What is interesting is that none of them claim that tithing is a requirement. They seem to liken it more to a spiritual discipline, and gladly tell of stories of prosperty and hardship due to tithing.

Leblanc finds the unique angle with each person, and brings everyone of them to life. This is an exceptional work on tithing that, while not theological, still convicts the heart to test God in his generosity.

There is also a study guide in the back of the paperback version.

[David · Rating 4 out of 5]

The final book for me from the Ancient Practices series, a convicting read. We love our stuff way too much. The style of this book is different from the others, it is a collection of stories of people that have made tithing a non-negotiable way of life.

The entire series is very thought provoking and worth the time to read. The series is:

Finding Our Way Again by Brian McClaren (introductory)
In Constant Prayer by Robert Benson
Sabbath by Dan Allender
The Liturgical Year by Joan Chittister
The Sacred Meal by Nora Gallagher
Fasting by Scot McKnight
Tithing by Douglas Leblanc
The Sacred Journey by Charles Foster

As we struggle to find meaning in our existence, as a church or as individuals, these works help us find our way again.

[Adam Shields · Rating 2 out of 5]

Full review at http://bookwi.se/tithing-by-douglas-l...

Short review: It was ok. This was a journalistic/interview take on tithing. Didn't answer many of my questions about what tithing should be about. Didn't have any history of tithing in the Christian church.

I want to like the Ancient Practice series, but I have been disappointed in most of them. They have not been that grounded in scripture or history. Fasting by Scot McKnight has been the best so far.

[James · Rating 3 out of 5]

Douglas Leblanc does a nice overview of tithing as a Christian tradition by interviewing people from a large swath of Christian traditions (and one Jewish Rabbi). These are people who tithe, have seen God provide and testify to the transformative effect that tithing has had on them spiritually and materially.

[Arin · Rating 2 out of 5]

My review here: http://wp.me/pttRS-174

[Michelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Series of interview on tithing

[Teresa Hogle]

Good book

I like actual stories about different people's lives, what they went through, what they learned and how it effected others,