Is God Worth a Dime?: Giving Doesn’t Get Easier Than This

By Sandra Kay Cooper

Can you spare a dime? Most of us probably can but too often we keep our money to ourselves when someone asks. But what if God was asking you for some spare change? Could you spare a dime for the Creator of the universe, your Father God in heaven?

Is God Worth a Dime? explores the practice of tithing, which is something that many Christians either do not practice or do not fully understand. Author Sandra Kay Cooper shares her own personal testimony of how she discovered the meaning and great joy of giving, and how she hopes this will shed light on the importance of giving—or tithing. She offers both biblical advice and step-by-step instructions that will help you make a difference in your life through the godly practice of tithing.

Giving is the first financial priority of the Christian believer, and Paul taught us that we should always set aside a collection for God. God will accept you giving whenever you can, but expects you to be consistent and joyful as you give. You can probably spare a dime for God, so now is the time to learn how to give and further the kingdom of God!

• Language: English
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Release date: Feb 16, 2019
• ISBN: 9781532063541

Sandra Kay Cooper

Sandra Kay Cooper earned an MBA in health-care management from the University of Texas at Tyler, and she also has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Columbia Southern University. She is a successful entrepreneur who has started multiple businesses, and she is the proud owner of One Stop Stylz Hair Salon and Pink Jewels Inc. Sandra is also the executive director of a nonprofit health-care career promotion organization, and she has spent twenty-three years working with underserved populations, building partnerships, and working in community outreach. As an active member of the Ark of Restitution Missionary Baptist Church, Sandra serves as a Sunday school teacher, women’s conference committee member, and praise team worshipper.

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To my parents, James and Edna Tyler, for instilling in me the importance of making God a part of my plans. To my family and friends, thank you for allowing me to share God’s Word about being a faithful tither, as well as my personal experiences on giving and helping you learn how to be the manager of your finances.

I give God all the honor and praise.

Special Thanks,

To my pastor and first lady (Vern & Dorothy Cooper): I thank you for being the example of the true meaning of Stewardship. You have not just taught us but have shown us that serving the Lord through faithfulness will surely pay off.

Pastor: I appreciate you for allowing me to be a part of the teaching ministry on Wednesday nights to share what I have acquired about the value of the DIME/10 percent.

To my siblings: I thank each of you from the bottom of my heart for your unlimited support in everything that I have set my hands to do. Family is EVERYTHING!

To my editors: Karen Ri’chard, proud owner of Literally Speaking and Dr. Rosalind Lewings; your expertise has been greatly appreciated. You both have been there since the beginning, and for that I am grateful.

To my marketing consultant: JaTara Bean, thank you for your listening ears and for promoting my vision. Your kindness and willingness has been priceless!

We are only stewards of the resources that God has entrusted to us. We DO NOT own anything! EVERYTHING belongs to the Lord.

CONTENTS

History Of The Dime

The Dime

My Story

Lessons Along The Way

An Attitude Shift

The Willing Giver

What Are Your Giving Habits?

CHAPTER 1: THE PURPOSE

The Beginning

The Purpose Of The Fundraiser

The Fundraiser Project

Thoughts From The Youth

News Flash! The Adults?

Getting To This Place

CHAPTER 2: THE PROCESS

Before Entering The Gate

Watch Out! The Devil Hears You Too

Biblical Principles On Giving

CHAPTER 3: THE PLAN

Intention Or Decision About What One Is Going To Do

Tithe Your Way Out!

The Brown Bag - 30 Day Challenge

Budget: Give Your Money A Location

Debt Elimination

Is It Too Late?

My Credit Is Bad

Check Your Faith File!

The ABCs

Affirmation

For Your Reading Pleasure

Testimonials

Kingdom Builders

HISTORY OF THE DIME

The dime is a ten-cent coin, one-tenth of a United States dollar. The Coinage Act of 1792 first authorized the denomination of the dime. The dime, the smallest in diameter, is the thinnest of all US coins. It is currently minted for circulation, being 0.705 inches (17.91 millimeters) in diameter and 0.053 inches (1.35 millimeters) in thickness. The front of the coin depicts the profile of President Franklin D. Roosevelt; the reverse boasts an olive branch, a torch, and an oak branch, from left to right, respectively. As of 2011, the dime coin costs 5.65 cents to produce.[1]

The word dime comes from the French word dîme, meaning "tithe or tenth part" from the Latin decima [pars]. In the past, prices have occasionally been quoted on signage and other materials in terms of dimes, abbreviated as d or a lowercase d with a slash through it (₫), as with the cent and mille signs.

History of the Dime

https://www.usmint.gov

THE DIME

Right, a dime! This is the smallest of the US coins, and I was consumed by it.

As I began thinking about