The Currency of Money

What does giving money have to do with living a full, rich life as a faithful follower of Jesus? The exploration of "holy currencies" does not land on an answer, rather the conversation explores the importance of the health and wealth of the "flow" of cash (and other currencies)... The bigger question is what are you holding on to? What is blocking you from freely giving of your resources? How do you express gratitude for the gift that is your life?