Episode 413: A Theology of Receiving

As the second half our mini-series on thelogies of giving and receiving, colleagues in ministry Sarah, Erica, Natalie, and Steve take a look at what it means, from a faith perspective, to be receivers of gifts--both from God and from others.  How can we get over our need to "get even" or "pay people back," especially when some gifts are simply given unconditionally?  How might we see others' need to give what they have to offer as a reason for us to make room for their contributions by being willing to receive their gifts?  And how does it change our faith persepctive to see God being gracious when receiving what we have to offer--even when our prayers are misguided, our offerings are tainted with selfishness, and our intentions are often mixed?  How, in other words, can we be gracious as both givers and receivers?  Listen in on this week's episode of Crazy Faith Talk!