My six-year-old son is our Compost Manager at home. Yes, you read right, Compost Manager! He is responsible for collecting the scraps from food, putting them into a dedicated compost bin and taking out the trash when the bin full. Every Saturday, he gets paid three dollars  and he gets to decide how the money is spent.  We had our son sign a contract prior to taking on this role.  For the most part, he has been very good about completing the tasks but there have been instance

My earliest memory of giving is certainly not a fond one. I remember, like it was yesterday, reluctantly putting money into the plate that went around at church, as my parents watched intently, making sure every penny was deposited as per their instructions. I also remember wondering where that money went. This type of giving went on for years – I had no desire to give and I felt forced into doing so. For most of my adult life, even as a Christian, I was not what you would re