A great gospel principle taught in that short story.
Benita MairsJuly 18, 2025
I appreciate this perspective of the giving tree. While I feel the original message was comparing the Tree to Jesus Christ (and his total sacrifice for God's children), I appreciate that to truly serve God, we must fill our own cup up first and then give from the overflow. Funny you mention a hymn in this article, because the one that's constantly playing in MY head is "Because I Have Been Given Much", I too must give. I am truly grateful for all that I've been given (and worked hard to achieve), and I also know how it feels to be in need. One day my bank account will match the generosity of my heart! Until then, I appreciate the insight here especially in regard to my adult children. Very well written! Thank you!
CaraJuly 18, 2025
Yes, thank you. You express so articulately the problems I have always had with this story. I never understood why people loved it.
DorisJuly 17, 2025
Wonderful analogy to help our children. And I like the analogy with the Savior. Thank you so much!
Scott HoskinsJuly 17, 2025
Thank you for the thougtful commentary on The Giving Tree. For years, I have pointed out the (I thought) rather obvious downsides to this story, only to be told that I didn´t truly understand it. It´s read to children as an example of what they should do. And it´s not a great example.
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Michael ScrimsherJuly 22, 2025
A great gospel principle taught in that short story.
Benita MairsJuly 18, 2025
I appreciate this perspective of the giving tree. While I feel the original message was comparing the Tree to Jesus Christ (and his total sacrifice for God's children), I appreciate that to truly serve God, we must fill our own cup up first and then give from the overflow. Funny you mention a hymn in this article, because the one that's constantly playing in MY head is "Because I Have Been Given Much", I too must give. I am truly grateful for all that I've been given (and worked hard to achieve), and I also know how it feels to be in need. One day my bank account will match the generosity of my heart! Until then, I appreciate the insight here especially in regard to my adult children. Very well written! Thank you!
CaraJuly 18, 2025
Yes, thank you. You express so articulately the problems I have always had with this story. I never understood why people loved it.
DorisJuly 17, 2025
Wonderful analogy to help our children. And I like the analogy with the Savior. Thank you so much!
Scott HoskinsJuly 17, 2025
Thank you for the thougtful commentary on The Giving Tree. For years, I have pointed out the (I thought) rather obvious downsides to this story, only to be told that I didn´t truly understand it. It´s read to children as an example of what they should do. And it´s not a great example.
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