Comments on: Help me give away $500. I’m serious.

By: Melissa Lund

Melissa Lund — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 05:52:10 +0000

I think you should not give it to one person or one organization. Jesus fed the multitude with a few loves and fishes. It didn’t matter there was only a little. Tape or staple a little note with a bible verse attatched to a five dollar bill. EX John 3:16 or whatever the Lord leads you to do. A different bible verse could be for each bill. Explain that your a christian and all that you want them to do is to use it for a good cause and pass it on either in time or money. Tell them God loves them and he understands their need and to not give up hope. A good one is give to God what belongs to God and render to Ceasar what Belongs to Ceasar. Explain that God love and that God will provide all their needs and that Jesus is the only one to save them. Well whatever God leads you to say. A lot of people are hurting and they once trusted in themselves or their money but not now, I am one of the unemployed and truely it has been a lesson for a seasoned christian to trust the Lord. God has provided. Sometimes the hardest things in life are what is best for us. God can take our hardships and turn into blessings. I speak from personal experiance.

By: annette

annette — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 19:03:37 +0000

I have a great idea, my 15 year old son has a desire to go on a mission trip to Cameroon Africa on July 6,to help the children there and show them the love of Jesus Christ. This would be a great insentive for him to raise the money he needs to go.

By: Kenneth Sena

Kenneth Sena — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:20:25 +0000

i know this comment of mine might be late because it is already April. but still, i want to say something. i am sure there are lots of non profit institutions around you. why not give them the money? i mean, we all know that if we donate something to them, you can get something out of your donations. the number 1 thing that you can get is a tax discount. you won’t pay the tax of the money you are giving them. think about it.

By: jennifer

jennifer — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:51:02 +0000

wow. i can’t believe it. i can understand being obsessed with $500. its just so easy, and what you are doing is not easy and i commend you. what i think is that there is someone specific in your life that could really use that money. not someone necessarily in poverty, but someone in a bind or just struggling. when we bless those in our community, it is one of the greatest things because i think it frees that person to bless others. if you seek God in prayer and cannot find someone, then give it to one of those awesome organizations above or a shelter in your area. just pray that whomever you give it, will use it wisely.

By: Slade

Slade — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:07:02 +0000

Without elaborating, yet, give it to your church. Thoughts on that to come later…

By: anonymous

anonymous — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:37:05 +0000

https://newguinea.kimbia.com/Ross
OR
therescue.invisiblechildren.com
OR
http://www.feedthechildren.org/site/PageServer?pagename=dotorg_homepage
OR
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1378187975&v=photos&so=0#/group.php?gid=47896898466

By: Corey

Corey — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:39:57 +0000

Caleb!

I would encourage you to check out the Women’s Program at Heartline Ministries in Haiti. http://www.heartlineministries.com When we raise $15,000, we will get a matching grant that will make a huge difference to the program. Or better yet, sponsor me in my next half marathon effort to raise money for Heartline.. I’m matching all donations.. which means your $500 will eventually turn into $2000 for Haitian women and children!

http://www.watchingthewaters.wordpress.com
Corey

By: MB

MB — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 20:06:38 +0000

Caleb:

I won’t tell you where the money should go. You’ll get plenty of suggestions from others. I will tell you this is only the beginning of what God will do through you. Don’t let $500 be the end. It’s the beginning. When you partner with Jesus to give what He has given you, life as you know it will change. I started giving away money years ago and have experienced staggering places in God’s heart reserved for those who share His burden for the Kingdom.

When this assignment is over, ask Jesus to put you on another one. He will. Let Him have all the glory. Give Him the limelight. Stay off the stage. Watch what happens. You’re about ready to have the time of your life!

By: Jason Fullen

Jason Fullen — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:47:40 +0000

Caleb,

I was informed of this by a friend. I would like to put a need before you, however, not in a public setting. I will say this. Our student ministry just did the 60/60 challenge and it was very cool. I like the fact that it’s impacting you as well. It has transformed a lot of us in how we think and process life. Can you send me your email address so I can bring 1 need (among millions) for you to at least consider? Oh yeah, the need is not for me.

Thanks!

Jason

By: Ernest Parker

Ernest Parker — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 03:10:17 +0000

I first want to say I love your heart and willingness to be open to this. Many of have the habit of sticking our fingers in our ears and yelling “blah, blah, blah” over and over at the top of our lungs to try and pretend we don’t hear God speaking to us about change.
I also want to warn you…when you begin to step in this direction…when you allow yourself to take these steps, they can lead you on a journey to places you never imagined or planned…it can literally rock your world! I am completely excited and stoked (to show my age) about this…can’t wait to see the end result…
As for what to do with it…really that is up to you to decide isn’t it? Maybe to pray about and see what God lays on your heart, but I list some things that are near and dear to my heart…

-Even though Sean G. promotes Compassion I do agree with him. I truly love and believe in Compassion and what they do. We sponsor a kid through them. They are doing some stuff in Haiti and you know I have a heart for Haiti.
-Speaking of Haiti, The Rescue Center which is ran by Real Hope For Haiti (mentioned in the above comment) is where Ronel is so of course there is some bias there. There is also the Livesays (http://livesayhaiti.blogspot.com) there who do a great work and are involved in various ministries there. I agree with Debra in that you can always put it towards a plane ticket and go there with us…that would be cool!
-Living Water International (http://www.water.cc)is a ministry that Ecclesia partners with and they do a great job of providing clean water for those who don;t have it throughout the poorest countries of the world.
-Human Trafficking…(to help stop it, not to invest in it)(http://www.callandresponse.com)

Anyway, know that we love you and support you 100% and can’t wait to see where this one step takes you!