God does not give us money. He gives us the ability to make money. Deut 8:18 If you are doing zero, you get zero. Jesus said, cast your nets, and then he multiplied their efforts, and blessed them...so that they could in turn bless others with their abundance. 2nd Cor 9:8 , Eph 4:28.

That's the way they do it out here in the country. We are learning so much from our country neighbors. They give to each other, they help each other, and they seem to always have plenty to go around.

This picturesque barn and horses are way out in the country in the Caledonia area, but right across the road the owners set up a little nursery and garden shop. People come from miles around to get their plants and horse compost. But the owners are strong Christians, and give a great deal to their church and the local community. Yet they live very simple quiet lives.

There is another family in Caledonia that raised cotton and corn for a living, but along with their commodity crop, they also plant pumpkins and goards. In the fall they sell them, on the honor system, in their front yard. We have been to their pumpkin sale several times, but just found out that they give this money to the church and some families in need at Christmas. They are in no way related to us that we know of, but they actually share the Colson name.

Larry and I are feeling very selfish and convicted in the light of these good stewards.