Summit Life Today

Will the CARES Act Boost My Tax-Wise Charitable Giving This Year? (Yes, in Three Ways!)

During the COVID-19 pandemic, we pray unceasingly for those individuals and their families who have contracted or passed away with this virus.  We also remember those serving tirelessly on the frontlines of healthcare.  Certainly, we’re all sensitive for those who have lost jobs, been furloughed, or seen their work hours reduced.

As this global crisis continues to unfold, one steadfast course of action for serving people is clear for Summit Leadership Foundation and our corporate and nonprofit partners:  the on-going ministry of caring for and encouraging others is absolutely critical—and our efforts must be sustained.  To provide a boost for these objectives, the Congress and President Trump enacted key provisions of the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act to encourage your charitable gifts this tax year.

“Good Courage” (SLT 67)

“Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point.” ~ C. S. Lewis

Courage is not the absence of fear.  Courage is the determination to not let fear stop you.  People with courage do it afraid.  “Good Courage” is a faith-driven boldness.  Faith always overcomes fear.  If you desire to be a courageous leader who overcomes fear and uncertainty to get the job done, become a faith-filled leader.  Be of good courage and lead with confidence.

“Faith is the strength by which a shattered world shall emerge into the light.” ~ Helen Keller

Physical strength can be impressive.  Have you ever watched one of those Strong Man Competitions where huge men lift cars, pull buses and throw large barrels over a wall?  Their physical strength is something we admire, but most of us aren’t very interested in being able to do what they do.

It’s much different with “inner strength”.  People with inner strength are not only admired by others, but they also possess an attribute that most people desire for themselves.  Two women of amazing inner strength mentioned in the Bible are Naomi and Ruth.

As many of us self-isolate now in and around video conferences, texts, emails, or telephone calls, this could be an opportune moment to review your estate plans (especially if that yellowed, Last Will and Testament gathered an inch of dust, and yes, it states your long-grown, years-away-from-living-with-you adult children should be placed under the guardianship of Aunt Martha and Uncle Herb).