2 Corinthians 8:8-10

"Dear Father, Give us hearts of love, that refuse to say, "Go, be warmed and filled," but instead give what is needful to those full of need. Help us...."

"The Lord Jesus Christ was eternally rich, glorious, and exalted; but "though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor." As the rich saint cannot..."

What is the heart of real ministry? Ministry is basically two things: giving and serving!

"Dear Child of the Father, You are never more like the Father than when you generously give to bless others, especially others in need. The Father has..."

Wow! What a precious addition to our Christmas with these boys. We hope to do something like this every year. Phil Ware shares a quick thank you for all who have donated and then focuses on establishing a new tradition of teaching his grandchildren to share what they have with others.

There's treasure for the taking People can live for years needing the very thing that God has to offer, yet they overlook the treasure that He offers.

"Dear Father, It is you, my God, who supplies seed for the sower and bread for food. Multiply my resources and increase the harvest of righteousness....."

"Dear Child of the Father, You live in an interconnected world more than any other human beings in the history of planet earth. You can travel quickly..."

So what's the grace and privilege we are supposed to find here? Phil Ware continues his SHIFT series and focuses upon giving generously as a privilege and grace.

Are we willing to make fellowship more than coffee and donuts? Phil Ware continues to talk about the greater things the early church experienced in the opening days of the believers following Jesus and in this case, genuine fellowship, sharing and having life in common, is key.