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My Cup Runneth Over: Giving and Generosity
The God of heaven and earth is no tightfisted, miserly deity who leaves us starving for mercy and begging for crumbs of grace. He is lavish. He gives and gives, then just when we think he can't possibly have more for us, he heaps on still more. He formed all creation for us, his sons and daughters. He fills us with forgiveness and life in his Son, Jesus, who is love in the flesh. All we are and all we have is from him. What's more, using us as his hands and feet, the Spirit cares for those around us, even as they care for us. United by faith to our Father and by love to our neighbor, we live in the freedom that comes from Jesus, whose cup of salvation overflows into our lives.
82 pages, Paperback
Published October 13, 2022
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Chad Bird
35 books573 followersChad Bird is a Scholar in Residence at 1517. He has served as a pastor, professor, and guest lecturer in Old Testament and Hebrew. He holds master’s degrees from Concordia Theological Seminary and Hebrew Union College. He has contributed articles to Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, Modern Reformation, The Federalist, Lutheran Forum, and other journals and websites. He is also the author of several books, including Night Driving: Notes from a Prodigal Soul, Your God Is Too Glorious: Finding God in the Most Unexpected Places, Upside-Down Spirituality: The 9 Essential Failures of a Faithful Life, and Unveiling Mercy: 365 Daily Devotions Based on Insights from Old Testament Hebrew. He cohosts two popular podcasts: “40 Minutes in the OT” and “Hidden Streams.” Chad and his wife Stacy have four children and three grandchildren. They enjoy life together in the Texas Hill Country.
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January 11, 2023
Full of the gospel, for you.
January 4, 2026
When I am reminded of the selfless love of Christ, I can’t help to be brought back to my knees in worship.
When I started this book, I excepted to find an analysis of biblical texts on giving and generosity. Instead, I found one of the most beautiful pictures of the Gospel I’ve heard in quite some time.
Outlined in this book we see an example of the most generous gift ever - the gift of salvation in Christ. The first example of generosity given to us in this book is that of creation. God created the earth /for/ us, and he is glorified when we take delight in it and by proxy Himself. Additionally, we are explained the gift of salvation after the fall of Adam and Eve. It’s incredible to know that what we gain in Christ is /greater/ than what humanity was initially blessed with.
This book also addresses the common Christian misconception that it is our job to now act in a certain way being empowered by the cross. The truth of the matter is, the cross unites us to God through Christ, and now the Holy Spirit is able to act through our gifts, words, and actions to enact God’s good will and spread the gospel. We see this used as a model to explain also why humanity is dependent on each other - as God’s children, we were created to be dependent on Him, and this is played out in our interdependency on each other and specifically in the body of Christ, the church.
The final chapter touches on how God sees us through Christ; perfectly righteous, without fault, and completely different from the sinful way we are still prone to view ourselves. “The defining marks of Christianity are found in the palms of Christ...We are who God wants us to be in Christ.”
When I started this book, I excepted to find an analysis of biblical texts on giving and generosity. Instead, I found one of the most beautiful pictures of the Gospel I’ve heard in quite some time.
Outlined in this book we see an example of the most generous gift ever - the gift of salvation in Christ. The first example of generosity given to us in this book is that of creation. God created the earth /for/ us, and he is glorified when we take delight in it and by proxy Himself. Additionally, we are explained the gift of salvation after the fall of Adam and Eve. It’s incredible to know that what we gain in Christ is /greater/ than what humanity was initially blessed with.
This book also addresses the common Christian misconception that it is our job to now act in a certain way being empowered by the cross. The truth of the matter is, the cross unites us to God through Christ, and now the Holy Spirit is able to act through our gifts, words, and actions to enact God’s good will and spread the gospel. We see this used as a model to explain also why humanity is dependent on each other - as God’s children, we were created to be dependent on Him, and this is played out in our interdependency on each other and specifically in the body of Christ, the church.
The final chapter touches on how God sees us through Christ; perfectly righteous, without fault, and completely different from the sinful way we are still prone to view ourselves. “The defining marks of Christianity are found in the palms of Christ...We are who God wants us to be in Christ.”
October 15, 2023
Another wonderful book by Chad Bird. It is concise but full of depth. Christianity isn't defined by what we do or give to God. As God, He owns everything. "The defining marks of Christianity are found in the palms of Christ." The sweetness of this Gospel message is brought forth throughout the text. Christians are saint and sinner, justified by Jesus, ever battling with the old Adam. His grace makes our very imperfect acts of charity perfect. All done by Christ. 100% His amazing generosity toward His children, counted as such by faith in Him alone. This is what God's Word teaches, and I appreciate the way the author consistently drives home this beautiful truth.
February 13, 2024
“We are the masks of Christ… this is the freedom that the Gospel gives and creates within us. It liberated us from a life in which we try to earn divine favor by what we do. Our Father is already fully pleased with us in Christ.”
August 5, 2025
“The lack of human generosity is directly proportional to our perceived lack of divine generosity”
Loved this short book! Reminded me that we don’t have a tight fisted God, but a generous, merciful, and deeply loving God. When we had no love for God, He loved us fully!
Loved this short book! Reminded me that we don’t have a tight fisted God, but a generous, merciful, and deeply loving God. When we had no love for God, He loved us fully!
January 18, 2024
Very refreshing read on giving and generosity within the church and what it actually looks like (:
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