Marci Seither

“In 2015, I became a widower with three young children,” said Scott Broughton from his home in Maitland, Florida, an Orlando suburb. “Through divine connections, I met Scarlett. We were married a few years later.” Video screenshot @Generous Giving For a single woman, that might have seemed like a lot to take on. But Scarlett, a lifelong member of First Presbyterian Church in Orlando, understood the pain of losing a parent — and the impact of having others reach out in tangible ways.

I parked in the driveway of our lodge-style home nestled among towering cedars and flowering dogwoods. Even returning… The sun peeks over the treetops, casting a glow inside Caleb Smith’s tent at 6:30 in the morning.… Ever since my son Mark’s wedding, I wondered where I fit into his new life. His bride, Aarika,…

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is part of our occasional series Generous Living where we highlight people practicing radical, creative generosity with the resources God has given them.