070318-0830-Loran Livingston - The Simple Act of Giving

2007-03-18-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 18th, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Acts 10:1-6; Isaiah 58; Luke 6:38Topic: GivingNotes: - Story of depression in 1991, obeyed Lord to give alms, was healed- God created us to thrive, we struggle to survive- When I give, I am imitating God (when I forgive, pray)- When I act as God, darkness must leave my life; joy, healing- When we exercise endorphins produced; optimism, joy- Give when God move you to or you'll talk yourself out of it- Give and it will be given to you- I own nothing; bondage when you keep what someone else needs- Giving is not a debt we owe but seed we sow