070318-1030-Loran Livingston - The Simple Act of Giving

2007-03-18-1030 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