The world says that the more you take, the more you have.  Christ says, the more you give, the more you are.

From Matthew 23:11-12:  “The greatest among you will be your servant.  All who exalt themselves will be humbled, and all who humble themselves will be exalted.”

Frederick Buechner (1926-2022) was an American pastor, Christian theologian, and author.  His writings were published in 39 books, which included several different genres.