"....Once we have learned to love the rich for who they are rather than what they have; and once we believe that we have something of great value to give them, then we will have no trouble at all in asking someone for a large sum of money...."

This week, I’m reading a quote from The Spirituality of Fundraising by Henri Nouwen, originally presented in 1992.

Reflection questions:

• When I meet a donor at their home, am I jealous or envious?  Or, am I grateful for their generosity?

• Also related to this week’s quote, do I assume the worst about a donor and their wealth? Or, am I grateful that they have been blessed with the opportunity to give?

To purchase: The Spirituality of Fundraising by Henri Nouwen

Used with permission from Upper Room Books.

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