Give. . . to receive--The Treasure Principle

April 6, 5:54 PMBaltimore Book & Blog ExaminerRobin Bayne

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Randy Alcorn's little book is a guide to giving charitably. In his words, "Unlocking the secret of joyful giving." As I reviewed this book, I actually experienced a bit of what the author was trying to say. I sent a gift to someone in need, and the same week someone sent me a gift of equal value. It was unexpected and made me start considering Randy's 'treasure principle.' Check out this book full of Scripture and stories and discover the joy in giving.

"After years of writing and teaching on the theme “God owns everything,” in 1990 Randy Alcorn was sued by an abortion clinic (for peaceful, nonviolent intervention for the unborn). Suddenly he had to resign as a pastor and was restricted to making minimum wage. Legally unable to own anything, Randy gave all his book royalties to missions work and need-meeting ministries. He and his family have experienced the reality of The Treasure Principle—that God really does own everything, takes care of us, and graciously puts assets into our hands that we might have the joy and privilege of investing in what will last for eternity."

Randy Alcorn is the founder and director of Eternal Perspective Ministries (EPM). Prior to 1990, when he started EPM, he served as a pastor for fourteen years. He has spoken around the world and has taught on the adjunct faculties of Multnomah Bible College and Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon. Randy is the best-selling author of twenty-seven books, with over three million in print.

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