It seems, Pergy and Leslie, like the 'restrictions' you make in this area are because you are focused on giving to these people as a way of life, and if you don't set some kind of disciplined limitations in this area, the vastness of the need would simply overwhelm and make utterly ineffectual what you are able to offer.

It also sounds like for both of you, it is not a drudgery or a guilt trip you're on but a joy to have something to share, and to be able to give it to those who have nothing. I pray God blesses you for resembling Him in this way.

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Heidi
Indianapolis, Indiana

After two days, he will revive us; on the third day he will raise us up, that we may live before him.
Let us know; let us press on to know the LORD; his going out is sure as the dawn; he will come to us as the showers, as the spring rains that water the earth.