Jeff Anderson (4)

This book was okay. Beginning with a cute anecdote and then moving on to the intended discussion of giving. I found it to be simple (overly simple for my tastes) to understand and communicates a fair perspective on giving. This is not a book that I would personally recommend to anyone that was hoping for a deep biblical concept of generosity, acts of righteousness (charity), or 'tithing' - All-in-all the book was exactly what can be expected from our contemporary writers on all things Christian: Cute, Clear, Concise, and Christain-easy.… (meer)

With a title like Plastic Donuts, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Author Jeff Anderson, former CPA and day trader, begins the book with a story about his young daughter bringing him a plastic donut from her play kitchen. He shows his delight at the “gift” and she reacts with great pleasure. Anderson draws connections between this little interaction and our giving of our finances to God—which He doesn’t require, yet receives with delight.

As many of us know, any sermon or discussion about giving can be a sensitive subject, yet Anderson takes away the discomfort that can come with it. He digs into some of the questions often asked by veteran givers and new givers alike. Questions like, “Why give?,” “What’s an acceptable gift?” and “Does the amount matter?”

He could have gone deeper into some of the answers, but at the same time, I found the book to be not only a good Biblical introduction to giving, but a reminder to the faithful givers who may have forgotten why they give.

Because of its short size and Anderson’s easy-to-read writing style, I read it more than once and intend to promote it in our church library.… (meer)