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Both science and Scripture agree on something powerful: generosity is good for you.

The Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley found that generosity leads to better health, longer life, stronger relationships and yes, greater happiness. And long before researchers confirmed it, Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 9:7: "Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver."

That's the heart of this series—and of this season. At Christmastime, the spirit of generosity shines brightest. One study found that people are 14 percent more likely to make a donation in December than in any other month of the year.

But here's the thing: giving isn't just about what we give. It's about how we give. And that's why we're calling it: Give With Joy.

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DO GOOD. Give to The Salvation Army.

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