Al Mueller, founder and CEO of Excellence in Giving, shares insights on how to approach generosity with both heart and wisdom, evaluating ministries well, and experiencing the joy of stewardship. He emphasizes the importance of intentional and strategic giving, and discusses the key things to consider when deciding where to give, including the ministry's problem-solving approach, measurable outcomes, leadership stability, and donor retention. [... more]

Origen, a pioneering theologian in the second century, struggled with the problem of evil and the nature of God, leading to a spiritualizing and ascetic direction in the church. His ideas influenced the development of monasticism and the emphasis on celibacy, but also warned against a hyper-spiritual way of seeing reality that is not biblical. [... more]