In the forty-nine years since TBN first went on the air back in 1973, one short, heartfelt phrase has been front and center in our communication to the many individuals like you who stand with this outreach. That simple phrase is: Thank You!
And while our gratitude has been expressed in many different ways over the years, this month we want to say thanks for your prayer and support in a special way. A few years back, Laurie and I were deeply impacted by a book titled The Blessed Life, written by our friend and pastor Robert Morris. In that book Pastor Robert relates how early in their life together, he and his wife Debbie were led by God to begin sowing generously into the lives of others, and how that opened up some incredible opportunities to impact individuals and families with the love of Jesus.
Recently Laurie and I sat down with Pastor Robert to talk more about that kind of giving. While there has been an emphasis in some Christian sectors on “giving to get,” he explained that what Scripture actually teaches about God’s heart of generosity is something different. “We don’t give to get,” he explained. “We get to give.” The bottom line is this, he said: “God wants to prosper us, but for the right reason — so that we can be a blessing to others.”
With this impacting truth deeply embedded in our hearts, Laurie and I want to let you know that this month 100 percent of the gift you give in support of TBN’s global outreach will be used for that exact purpose: to send the love of Jesus to people around the world. And in response we give our heart-felt “Thank You” for your continued commitment to stand with us in prayer and financial partnership as together we broadcast the message of God’s hope and grace to the nations.
But it’s more than just our thank you. The gift you receive this month as you stand with TBN is the blessing of knowing that across the earth there are individuals who are receiving the gift of salvation through Jesus — all because of your committed support to TBN. And one day in eternity, we’re convinced, there will be individuals approaching you in heaven to say, “I’m here because you cared, and you gave . . . .”
As always, thank you, dear friend. We love and appreciate you.
Matt and Laurie Crouch
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Don't miss a special Praise as Matt and Laurie sit down with Robert Morris, May 9 @ 8/7p CT.
