I knew something was wrong the moment I unfolded the letter.

I couldn’t read it.

Not because it was in another language. Not because I spilled coffee all over it. No, I couldn’t read it because the text was in an 8-point font. I bravely tried to squint my way to see what was on the page but ultimately (gasp), I had to find my glasses. Oh, the wretchedness of it all.

On Monday, I received an urgent text from my friend Kathy.

“‘Here and Now’ is doing a piece on church giving right now.”

You know you’re a Stewardship Geek when you get texts like this. I proudly accept the title.