You of Little Faith

How Bold Giving Leads to Great Blessing

by: Ryan Thomas

• Format

  E-Book

  ISBN

  9781493419227

  Pub. Date

  Oct 2019

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  $15.99

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A provocative look at the connection between faith and giving

It's time to talk about the most taboo subject in the church--money. If you're like the average American Christian, you give away just 3 percent of your income, well below God's clear standard. Perhaps you hold back out of fear that you won't have enough, or from resentment about being asked to give at all. But by giving too little, the one who misses out most is you.

In You of Little Faith, Ryan Thomas draws from a wealth of biblical passages and contemporary examples to illustrate a truth that is often overlooked: giving aggressively will unlock God's blessing in your life like nothing else can. When you give beyond what seems reasonable, his response will go beyond what seems possible. The end result? Less worry, more faith, and a closer walk with him.

"The root of the word miserable is miser. The stingier you are, the more unhappy you will be. But if you learn to trust God's promises and become big-hearted and openhanded with what God has given you, you'll have more joy than you ever imagined. If you want to be truly happy, here is the guidebook."--Rick Warren, founder and senior pastor of Saddleback Church and author of The Purpose-Driven Life

"As I've gotten to know Ryan, I've been struck by how alive God feels in both his life and his church. The principles in this book explain why. I believe God will use You of Little Faith to awaken and liberate many toward the kind of generosity that can radically change our lives, our churches, and our world."--Todd Proctor, strategic church networks director of Alpha USA


Ryan Thomas (né Ryan Thomas Holladay) grew up in California and was educated at Wheaton College (BA Philosophy), Union Theological Seminary (MA Theology), and NYU School of Law (JD). He then served for ten years as the lead pastor of Lower Manhattan Community Church in New York City. Ryan currently lives in Kigali, Rwanda, with his wife and four daughters.

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Endorsements

"What could be more countercultural than a Wall Street church that chooses generosity over greed and God over money year after year? In the mecca of materialism lies an oasis of liberality--a place where Christ followers are modeling revolutionary giving in a culture consumed with getting. And yet, as they have blessed others, God has kept his promises to bless them. The root of the word miserable is miser. The stingier you are, the more unhappy you will be. But if you learn to trust God's promises and become big-hearted and openhanded with what God has given you, you'll have more joy than you ever imagined. If you want to be truly happy, here is the guidebook."

Rick Warren, founder and senior pastor of Saddleback Church and author of The Purpose Driven Life

"As I've gotten to know Ryan, I've been struck by how alive God feels in both his life and his church. The principles in this book explain why. I believe God will use You of Little Faith to awaken and liberate many toward the kind of generosity that can radically change our lives, our churches, and our world."

Todd Proctor, strategic church networks director of Alpha USA

"This is a breathtaking--and necessary--book. Whenever I hear or read Ryan Thomas teach on faith-based giving, I am filled with courage and challenged to live into the kind of faith I've always wanted--one that believes in a big God who can do great things with small acts of faithfulness. Be prepared to have your faith stirred by You of Little Faith--mine certainly was in profound ways."

Drew Hyun, founding pastor of Hope Churches NYC

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