Disruptive Generosityਨਮੂਨਾ

Have you ever stopped to think about it? Genuinely generous people rarely seem unhappy. Quite the opposite—there’s often a light in their eyes, a sense of peace that goes beyond circumstances, and a joy that radiates in how they live.

If you’re anything like me, juggling work, family, and everyday responsibilities is already a big challenge. And when it comes to generosity—especially when it involves money—it’s not exactly a frequent topic around the dinner table. Truth is, many of us assume the only way to participate in God’s mission is by giving financially. But one day I asked myself: Is that really all I am? Just a divine ATM?

Over time, I came to understand that my whole career belongs to God’s mission. But it was only in recent years that I began to explore generosity more deeply—and to consider how I could live it out in a more biblical and strategic way.

That journey became so meaningful that I was invited by Mac Pier—a ministry partner of Tim Keller—to write the foreword of the book Disruptive Generosity, released in my home country, Brazil, in 2024.

I’ve worked in tech startups and innovation for nearly 20 years, so the word “disruptive” has always been part of my vocabulary. But when I saw it paired with the word “generosity,” it made me pause and reflect. I realized how few families actually save money with the intention of giving more. We plan to buy a new car, a home… but when was the last time you saw someone saving intentionally to give?

Do you know anyone who decided not to own a car because it would limit their ability to be generous? Giving what's left over is not what Jesus did for us.

The reality is that many Christians give far less than they’re capable of—not just financially, but with their time, presence, and relational investment in others.

We’re quick to respond in moments of crisis—after natural disasters, humanitarian tragedies, or global emergencies. Our hearts are moved, and donations flow. But when the news fades, so does the giving. What we often lack is a mindset of strategic, consistent generosity—the kind that is planned, prioritized, and woven into our everyday lives.

What if our struggle with generosity is less about capacity and more about the way we live—stretched thin, isolated, and often unsure of our deeper purpose?

This week, we’re going to imagine something better—a new kind of culture, where families make generosity part of their planning and values: One where generosity is a regular topic among friends and parents pass on a legacy of radical generosity to their children—one that’s more powerful than any financial inheritance.

Tomorrow, you’ll discover that generosity is more than a virtue—it’s central to the biblical story and points directly to Jesus. And that changes everything.

Let’s pray together:

Jesus, I didn’t deserve it, but You generously paid my debt in full. I will forever praise You for such love and sacrifice. May Your Holy Spirit help me become generous for the sake of Your Kingdom and guide me on this journey. God, help my family—and all the families in my country—so we can build a more generous nation for generations to come. In Jesus’ name, amen.