I suggest tithing only what you make and see what happens. I would never tithe our money without John's complete support. John handles the bills right now, Our bill paying systems are too different to match so we have to take turns. Yes the goal is to save 10% of whatever comes in. We currently live...

I began tithing as a child and have continued as an adult. That's the paying 10% of our increase as a minimum donation. We also give as generously as we can to the poor, etc. I remember when someone at work was hassling John about giving to the United Way as their company wanted everyone to contribute...

Not being a reg. churchgoer...when I went to church in the past with relatives long time ago, it always seemed that you gave what you could. It doesn't seem very "christian" to me to have to donate a set amount or you are not welcome. I know the church has expenses to meet. If people are...

Deb, In another thread, you asked me if I recommended tithing - Wow!, it looks like you brought up something that is important to people. I absolutely recommend "giving" – I believe in it so much that almost all examples in BudgetMap have “Charity” even before “food” (the word "tithing"...