Our Bible Studies this month focus on 1 John 4:7-12 (November 6), 2 Corinthians 8:1-7 (November 13), John 12:1-8 (November 20).  These scriptures prompt the following questions about our giving and sharing gifts.  How do we give in generosity?  Why do we give in generosity?  These are critical questions for growing disciples and stewards.  For the Christian, generosity is initiated by God.  It is God’s grace and love that always provides the first note in the composition of life.  The writer of 1 John says, “Beloved, since God loved us so much, we ought to love one another.”  1 John 4:11  Our giving, our generosity is not done to elicit as response from God but rather in a joyful response for what God has already done for us in Christ.  God’s note of grace always underlies of life in grace and generosity.