Generous Living: Finding Contentment Through Giving

by Ron Blue, Ron Blue

What do generous people know that makes them give gladly and liberally of their time, talents, wealth, and other resources? Why should you become such a person―and how can you? Financial advisor Ron Blue explains why an openhanded spirit is the key to freedom, contentment, and joy. In Generous Living, he shows what happens when you become a giver, and helps you start right where you are cultivating a generous lifestyle. Pointing you beyond guilt-induced giving, Blue shows you the true, Bible-based way to give effectively, joyfully, and wisely. You’ll gain important insights into making a will, setting up a trust and foundation, and teaching your children to give. But better still, you’ll find out - why to give - how you can give - where it is best to give - when and how often to give

Genres: Finance, Christian

176 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1997

About the author

Ron Blue. Following his graduation from Indiana University in 1967 with a master’s in business administration, Ron joined the management group of Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. and worked with the firm in New York City, Dallas, and San Francisco.
In 1970, Ron founded an Indianapolis-based CPA firm that has grown to be one of the 50 largest CPA firms in the United States. Leaving the CPA firm in 1977, Ron became administrative vice president of Leadership Dynamics International. While with Leadership Dynamics, he was involved in developing and teaching biblically-based leadership and management seminars in the United States and Africa.
Since 1979, Ron has held a passion to help Christians plan and manage their finances in order to maximize their giving to Kingdom purposes. God has allowed him to work this out in several ways. Dr. Howard Hendricks influenced him to begin what later became a financial planning firm. He has written several books on this topic, and in 2003 he helped to found a ministry training Christian financial advisors to integrate God’s financial wisdom in their advice and counsel.
In 2012, Indiana Wesleyan University established The Ron Blue Institute, which is dedicated to multiplying the over 40 years of professional experience and intellectual property of Ron through curriculum development and other products in multiple outlets worldwide.
Ron and Judy, his wife of 50 years, live in Atlanta, Georgia. They have five children and thirteen grandchildren.

Reviews

[Laura Lynch · Rating 3 out of 5]

"Generous Living" looks at budgets, finances and giving from a Biblical perspective. One of the key points in the book is that living a generous life often leads to a happier life .Frequently those who give often receive. In other words, good begets good. "Generous Living" is filled with practical advise in handling money, getting out of debt and giving. The book is smart and straightforward.

[Susie]

I thought it was a good book and even though I've considered myself a giver, it caused me to re-evaluate my giving. It also made me look at other areas of my life where I could be more generous--time, talents, possessions, etc. I think this is probably an area everyone could use some improvement.

[Joseph · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good testimonies of how God has used people who are committed to Him for financial success. Giving brings joy and crushes materialism

[Rachel Reece · Rating 4 out of 5]

EVERYONE should read this book!! I'd say I'm going to read it every 5 years of my life, if I thought I'd actually follow through on that resolution.