One of the more recent parenting inspirations we felt was to allow the kiddos to take turns to decide how we spend our giving money each month. I LOVED this idea.
Luke started things off. He selected school supplies for needy families for part of his money. The other thing he picked I found to be super cool. He asked to find an organization that was helping the environment. Luke loves any type of creature so it was really neat to see God use this part of His personality to do good in this area that honestly Christians are not known for caring about nearly enough (which became even more apparent as we searched for organizations to support, but I digress). God used the heart of a child to make this world a better place.
We would highly suggest this when they are big enough to participate. Even when they are too young to help select you can tell them, in terms they can understand, about causes and people you choose to help support so that a giving heart enters their worldview and stays there through repeated exposure. Plant the seed and watch God water it. Good stuff is guaranteed to grow.
I honestly can’t wait to see what else the kiddos come up with over the months and years to come.