PURPOSE of GENEROSITY in the SPIRITUAL FORMATION of a CHRIST-FOLLOWER

II Corinthians 9:6-10

Open hands share from the abundance of a generous heart, allowing time, talent, and treasure to move freely through them to bless others.

I Timothy 6:10 (NLT) “For the love of money is at the root of all kinds of evil. And some people, craving money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.”

UNPACKING THE BAGGAGE OF A DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY

“Dysfunctional” is that which is not operating according to its original design; faulty, impaired, or “not working properly” for optimal results.

Genesis 37:1-11 (ESV)

Marriage is a covenant relationship with God and your spouse that makes you HOLY; not a contractual agreement between you and your spouse so that you might be HAPPY.

How to leave and cleave

God's prompting + Obedience = The Miraculous

Church hurt is painful because it disorients our thoughts and feelings about what we believe the Church should be and how it should treat one another.

Why surrender?

Why should I develop a friendship with the Holy Spirit? 

How do I access my friendship with the Holy Spirit?

Where do I start?