ENDORSEMENTS

on Dr. McSwain's Latest Bestseller

THE GIVING MYTHS: Giving then Getting the Life You've always Wanted

 

"Dr McSwain brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the topic of giving, an excellent job of melding biblical principles of giving with practical application."Curt C. Farmer, Senior Vice President Wachovia Bank Wealth Management Director Charlotte, North Carolina

 

“This book bravely challenges both professional religious leaders and laypersons to do what Jesus commanded, and give themselves and everything they have to Him.  This wonderful book is readable, full of real-life examples, and should be gladly welcomed in all Christian communions.”Robert L. Cargill, LL.D., CFRE, Chairman Cargill Associates, Inc.Fort Worth, Texas

 

“Dr. McSwain has garnered more than three decades of experience to write a timely and practical book, a ‘must read’. Dr. McSwain’s writing style is enjoyable and his applied principles Biblically sound and practically astute.”Dr. Gil McKee, Senior Pastor First Baptist Church Tuscaloosa, Alabama

 

"Quite simply, Steve McSwain is a miracle worker. Not only does he have that rare gift of inspiring others to be more generous than they dreamed possible, but he gives others the satisfying sense of belonging deeply to God and God's plans. The biblical spirituality from which he derives his convictions and insights makes him one of the most qualified guides to churches today."Fr. Jerome P. Kaywell, Pastor Sacred Heart Catholic Church Punta Gorda, Florida

 

“Steve’s passion for this topic is unsurpassed.  He rightly understands that the effectiveness of the Christian church is tightly bound to the proper understanding and practice of financial stewardship.  I pray that God will use this book to open many hearts, minds and wallets so that God’s work may prosper in ways that we can only imagine now.”David Bowersox, Business Manager and Treasurer, Upper Arlington Lutheran Church, Columbus, Ohio

 

“While not for the faint of heart, those who follow these practical guidelines…will be blessed beyond their imaginings. Dr. McSwain’s discussion of the divinely-designed flow of the universe is brilliant and right on target…A great read and one that might just change your life.”Kristine Miller, Director of Stewardship and Planned Giving, The Episcopal Diocese of Michigan

 

“Steve McSwain effectively debunks the myths that pervade our materialistic culture and reveals the true joy found in generous giving. You will benefit from reading this book.”Paul L. Larsen, Senior Pastor, Christ the King Lutheran Church, New Brighton, Minnesota

 

“Kudos to Dr. McSwain for having the courage to write this timely and much needed book.  Every person who is serious about finding enrichment and fulfillment in their remaining years will want to read this book.”Dr. C. E. Jackson, III, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, Lenoir City, Tennessee

 

"Dr. McSwain is a gifted leader in helping people see how material resources can make the giver's life worth living." Dr. Roger Rominger, Senior Pastor, First United Methodist Church, Springfield, Illinois

 

"A challenging, insightful and enlightening read, from an experienced leader calling others to reflect upon their giving patterns."Fr. John Auer, St. Paul Catholic Church, Colorado Springs, Colorado.

 

 

“Dr. McSwain is the original "mythbuster." He understands the church. He understands finances and stewardship. The beauty of this book is Steve's ability to bring the two together in a way that’s non-threatening and understandable. This book is a must read.”Dr. Glen S. Martin, Senior Pastor, Journey of Faith Church, Manhattan Beach, California

 

“One of the most difficult tasks in life is to 'walk the walk and talk the talk.'  Steve McSwain has done both.  The words that are crafted in the pages of this book reflect a journey of experiences in which McSwain offers witness to the deep joy he has found in giving.  His faith and experience in giving offer rich lessons for us all.”Rev. Dr. Susan A. Patterson-Sumwalt, Senior Pastor, United Methodist Church of Whitefish Bay, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

 

"…a book I wish all of my church members would read. I loved the book. It will help people no matter how spiritually mature they are." Dr. Ron Churchill, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, Plant City, Florida

 

"Steve McSwain has provided a definition of life that challenges the most ostentatious aspects of our culture. This is an invitation to everyone to experience the fullness of life and faith through giving, a compelling read both critical and affirming at the same time."Dr. Larry R. Hayward, Senior Pastor, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Alexandria, Virginia

 

“Dr. McSwain provides powerful and practical tools that will lead to personal and corporate financial transformation.  Through wonderful insight and real stories, the reader is led to the joys experienced in true spiritual generosity.  Dr. McSwain’s personal transparency is especially gripping and instructive, as he models his message.”Rev. Greg McGarvey, Senior Pastor, Carmel United Methodist Church, Carmel, Indiana

 

"The connection between the will of God and the heart of people in the area of giving is vital.  McSwain knows this and helps us see it exceptionally well.  Lots of people tell me 'you have to read this or that book.'  I'm glad I read this one."  Dr. Paul Ulring, Senior Minister, Upper Arlington Lutheran Church, Columbus, Ohio 

 

Receive everything as God's gift to you;

Learn from everything as your gift to yourself; and,

Live what you learn as your gift to the world

--Dr. Steve McSwain

 

 

“What could you not accept, if you but knew that everything that happens, all events, past, present, and to come, are gently planned by One Whose only purpose is your good?”-- from A Course in Miracles

If you think it’s going to rain…it will.-- Clint Eastwood

 

 

“Whatever you fight, you strengthen, and whatever you resist, persists” p 75 (Eckhart Tolle, A New Earth, (New York, NY: Plume 2005), 75.

 

 

“If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with success unexpected in common hours.” -- Henry David Thoreau (1817 - 1862).

 

 

“The most exquisite paradox…as soon as you give it all up, you can have it all"

-- Baba Ram Dass (1931 -      )

 

 

“You are not going to get it all, you are it all already”(Wayne W. Dyer, You’ll See It When You Believe It, New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers 1989), 127.

 

 

“The universe seems to provide abundantly when we are in a state of gratefulness. The less we need to have more, the more we seem to get” from You’ll See It When You Believe It, p. 155 and Wayne W. Dyer.

 

“I can assure you that once you no longer need the lessons in your life that unpleasant events offer you, you will no longer have these events.” From You’ll See It…Wayne W. Dyer, p. 263.

 

 

 

“It is one of the most beautiful compensations of this life that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself."

-- Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803 - 1882)

 

 

“Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change.”

-- Wayne W. Dyer (1940 -      )

 

 

"Life is now. There was never a time when your life was not now, nor will there ever be…Nothing ever happened in the past; it happened in the Now. Nothing will ever happen in the future; it will happen in the Now” 31-32 (Eckhart Tolle, Practicing the Power of NOW, Novato, CA: New World Library 1999), 31-32.

 

 

“Poverty consists, not in the decrease of one’s possessions, but in the increase of one’s greed.”-- Plato (427 B. C. – 327 B. C.)

 

 

 

“Charity is never so lovely as when one has lost consciousness that one is practicing charity.”-- Anthony DeMello (1931 - 1987)

 

 

 

“The last suit you wear, you don’t need any pockets.”-- Wayne W. Dyer (1940 -     )  

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