Discover the counterintuitive joy and freedom found in generosity—a Practice that reflects our happy, generous God—in this guide from New York Times bestselling author John Mark Comer and the team at Practicing the Way.
In a world driven by consumerism and self-interest, the ancient biblical practice of generosity is both radical and transformative. This Companion Guide to the Generosity Practice from Practicing the Way offers spiritual exercises, reflection questions, and guided readings across four sessions and an optional bonus session. Designed to be used with four engaging video sessions freely available online, this guide offers spiritual exercises, reflection questions, and additional resources to help you and your community.
This guide will help
• Lean into Jesus’ teaching that there is more joy in giving than receiving • Identify and combat the culture of consumerism and greed • Embrace the biblical concept of stewardship in all areas of life • Develop a heart for the poor and marginalized • Create a sustainable plan for generous living
Experience a life of purpose, joy, and deeper connection with God and others through the Practice of generosity.
Part of a series of nine core practices that together build a Rule of Life for following Jesus in the modern world, each guide can be read individually or together in any The Sabbath Practice The Prayer Practice The Fasting Practice The Solitude Practice The Generosity Practice The Scripture Practice The Community Practice The Service Practice The Witness Practice
John Mark Comer is the New York Times bestselling author of eight books, including Into the quiet and Practicing the Way, which received the 2025 Christian Book of the Year award from the ECPA. His book The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry has sold more than a million copies and been translated into over twenty languages.
He's also a pastor and the founder of Practicing the Way, an organization that helps churches form lifelong apprentices of Jesus.
The Comers live in the Santa Monica Mountains just outside LA.