January 1 – Revolution Resolutions

Today is my first day of Revolution Resolutions. To keep things easy for a quiet Sunday I am counting my giving to my church. This year we have pledged to give 33%% more per week over our 2011 giving.

I grew up Catholic. And we went to church every week – no matter what. The other thing we did every week was put money in the collection plate. Although I rejected Catholicism, religion, and any belief in a higher power very early – and finally vocalized that when I was in high school – the act of giving stuck with me. My parents have always put their money where their faith is – and also given their time to things they believe in as well.

I hope I am instilling the act of giving in my children as well. They actually fight over being the one who gets to put our check in the offering plate. Today I forgot the checkbook – and Chris had to race home to grab it and get back before church started. There’s no way I can visit a house of worship empty-handed.

Peace!