The Greek word for “cheerful” in that verse is hilaron. God loves a hilarious giver, not a begrudging one; an exuberant giver, not a hesitant one; a bold giver, not a fearful one.

It was a fruitful time and it underscored for me how important it is for us always to be learning and growing in our relationship with the Lord and in how we extend the Kingdom by engaging our culture with the claims of Christ.