You want to give generously and seek a way to make giving an integral part of your budget, empowering you to change the lives that God has placed in your circle of influence.

•But perhaps, giving has not been a priority for you, because you are strangled by debt.

•Or maybe the idea of giving in order to impact generations to come, feels like a futuristic fantasy.

•Or maybe you’re disappointed that you’re not where you want to be financially, which would allow you to give freely, without a second thought.

I can show you how to use your written budget as a tool to take dead aim at your Living Giving goals, starting with small sums of money.

I can show you how small amounts of money given on behalf of young family members can become large sums through compounding when they grow older—if you are willing to release small dollars now.

I can show you the strong biblical foundation for why we should do this. God wants us to multiply small seeds of money to help our families thrive financially for years to come.

I believe we are not leveraging the tools God has given us. We are too busy driving, barely looking beyond the hood ornament of our car.

Will you join me?

I am looking for a few men and women willing to join a pilot group on a Living Giving journey next year, as I write my book on this topic. I need a small group to test-drive what I’m teaching. Regardless of your level of income or debt, I can help you find a small starting point for building a financial legacy for your family. In return, I ask for your feedback, which will be invaluable.

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If you’re interested in joining this small group, you need to meet a few criteria:

Criteria #1: You are a Christian

Just as you excel in everything – in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us – see that you also excel in this grace of giving.
— 2 Corinthians 8:7

Since the principles underlying Living Giving are based on Scriptures, our group needs to accept God’s Word as our source of truth. Of course, anyone can achieve Living Giving regardless of faith orientation, but for now I prefer to work with a group who share a Christian worldview.

Criteria #2: You are willing to meet with me once a month during 2015

We will hold twelve meetings through my video conferencing program at a time we all agree upon. If you’ve ever participated in a webinar, then you have an accurate picture of the format. The meetings will not exceed an hour.

Criteria #3: You have a WRITTEN budget for your household

Since Living Giving is an intentional plan, we need to know our cash flow and how much discretionary income we have. It’s not enough to have your budget “in your head” or to have a “strong feel” for your cash flow. If you want to join this group, you are on the honors system regarding a written budget.

Criteria #4 – You are willing to give me feedback

I will be gathering information from you as we go along. For example, I will need to know what parts of the Living Giving plan may not be clear to you. I will want to know what obstacles you faced to start a Living Giving plan. I will want to know your successes! I will want to know how God showed up and perhaps prospered you when you stepped out in faith to give. Please know your finances will remain private. I will not ask you to disclose your income, level of debt, etc.

My promise to you:

•You will experience the extraordinary blessing of joy, stepping out in faith when you don’t believe you have the dollars to give.

•I have been practicing Living Giving for seven years and I can promise that the small seeds I planted have multiplied in such a way I can’t stop giving! This is not a concept. It works!

•Prayer will be a significant foundation for all that we do.

If the Lord is prompting you to join this small group, please email me or call me. If you have other questions that I failed to answer above, please let me know.

As a Christmas gift, to show my appreciation for all of my readers, I have included a link to download an Excel budget spreadsheet: Budget Template 2015. The formulas are already set up for you. You may tweak it to fit your needs. If you need help customizing the spreadsheet, I will be glad to assist you. This is my forte, so please take advantage of my offer!

Blessings,

Lee Ann

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