Giving with Thanks by Pastor Ty

Bill IBC Hamilton • November 25, 2025

When we give with a thankful heart, we reflect the very nature of God, who gave us everything — even His only Son.

1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 instructs us – “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

Giving with thanks transforms not only our lives but the lives of those around us. Before giving, pause and count your blessings. Gratitude transforms giving from obligation to celebration.

Giving isn't just a transaction — it's worship. When we give cheerfully, we honor God and reflect His generous nature. Let your giving be intentional and joyful. It's not about the amount, but the heart behind it.

Giving with thanks is not about how much you have - it is about how much you trust. It’s about recognizing that everything we have is a gift from God and choosing to give back with joy.

Remember: giving with thanks is a lifestyle, not just a holiday or a moment but every day. Amen?

May you have a Happy and Grateful Thanksgiving.

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Hope and Perspective by Pastor Ty In the movie “It’s a Wonderful Life” we see a great change in the character, George Bailey. What is different about George Bailey's life after Clarence (Angel) shows him what life would have been like without him? In terms of circumstances, absolutely nothing. At this point, for all he knows his life is exactly as it was a few hours before; Clarence did nothing to change that. The Bailey Building and Loan has still lost $8000- it could be forced to close and people could lose their life savings and jobs, rumors of embezzlement – the family ruined – George’s Arrest -Scandal! But George has changed! He has a new Attitude… a new Perspective on what’s really important Family, Friends and his Faith in God. It’s easy to forget in the movie that the real change has nothing to do with money and affection on Christmas Eve. The real change is within his soul. For the first time George Bailey is looking at life with new eyes. Same for a group of shepherds at the first Christmas – they had a change I attitude/perspective in Luke 2 the angels put on a celebration to announce the birth of Jesus. The shepherds went and found the baby Jesus. Their station in life had not changed but their attitude had: The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told. (V20) May this Christmas give us a new perspective and a vertical focus all year long.