The Lord has "resourced" His children with giftedness in these three areas, time, talent, and treasure.
Time and treasure are easy to get a handle on. We have our volunteers who do jobs that we would otherwise have to pay for, thereby saving real money and building community at the same time. We also know treasure, for that is the "currency" by which fund-raising is measured.
But, what about the talent? Let me illustrate in a story that is just beginning, but could be one of these "bi-lateral blessings" where both the school and the donor experience receive blessing.
I had a meeting recently with a friend who is all for Christian education, both as a parent and as a former employee of a Christian school. He is now a free agent and seeking God's leading for his next assignment.
While I knew some of his talents and gifts I discovered more as we talked. In this discussion we explored possibilities where the students could benefit from these skills - if not now, then maybe in the future.
This fall we will have an opportunity to explore the matching of school needs with these Kingdom resources. Not once did we discuss a financial contribution. It was not the time and it would have cheapened our interaction.
This kind of "prospecting" can unearth some wonderful treasure if we are just willing to look for gold in all its forms.
But I also reminded that I am serving my friend as I help him find ways to serve the King.
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