Stories of Impact

“I was first introduced to Dr. Gary’s meditations by the CEO and founder of the ministry where I served, who is also a dear friend. At the time, I was working in finance for a local ministry, and he encouraged me to subscribe because the themes centered on generosity, a topic naturally relevant to my work. However, what began as professional curiosity soon became a spiritual transformation.”

— Silvia Alvares

“I came to know Gary in March of 2025 through an introduction by our Senior Rector while I was serving as Senior Warden of our church. At the time, the Lord had placed a clear burden on my heart that our congregation needed to grow in generosity, not only as a spiritual discipline, but in a way that would allow us to properly support our pastoral staff.”

— David Richmond

“Very few things in this world compel you daily to seek the Lord, pursue simplicity, justice, and righteousness. Gary’s daily meditations have been a welcomed interruption to the constant noise of the world.”

— Courtney Markley

“I subscribed to the Generosity Monk Daily Meditations many years ago on January 23, 2021. To say this ministry encouraged me to be more generous would be an understatement – it was so much more than that. I became consumed by the richness of centuries of writings on a topic that Jesus and the early church established as a core tenant of our faith.”

— Jud Savelle

“I first discovered Gary and his Generosity Monk blog about eight years ago. I do not remember exactly how I found his writing, but I can say with certainty that it has been a blessing in my life ever since.”

— Randy Bury

“Dr. Gary Hoag, the Generosity Monk, plumbs the depths of scripture and a vast treasury of works on generosity to reveal the heart of God. Through authors, pastors, mystics, and martyrs, he weaves meditations that are tender, beautiful, and profoundly challenging.”

— Linnea Baney

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, … And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus …” (Hebrews 12:1,2a). Hearing from many brothers and sisters in this “great cloud of witnesses” through Generosity Monk devotionals has blessed and challenged me. Reading well-chosen passages from the hearts of Christ-followers throughout history and from around the world has helped me grow in love for God and others.”

— Pat Tennant

“I first became aware of the Generosity Monk Daily Devotions on February 13, 2020. Just before the USA shut down due to COVID. I have been reading those daily devotions ever since. I have found these daily readings a positive influence from God’s Word truly helpful to me personally and in my role at Kingdom Capital Fund.”

— Steve Jankord