tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362840667291722100.post2584529250714898254..comments2012-03-13T04:15:51.113-04:00Comments on Conversations with Dr. David Ireland: Day 17 (March 23): The Freedom to be GenerousDavid Ireland, Ph.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15485169680354601082noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362840667291722100.post-9250689694192143982011-03-23T12:58:57.162-04:002011-03-23T12:58:57.162-04:00The person that comes to mind, when thinking about...The person that comes to mind, when thinking about generosity, is my great Aunt Reva who has gone on to be with the Lord (I was 10 at the time). She gave me so much of her time, love, she gave me faith and shared her love for Christ and His Word. I remember one of the first tangible gifts she gave me was a small 14kt gold cross to wear when we went to worship together and it was precious to me. I know it was a sacrifice because she was up in years and did not have a lot of money. My Aunt Reva shared what she had with anyone who had a need and she fed those who were hungry. If I had friends with me and she gave me something it was always shared with the others. She showed me how to have a generous spirit, character, integrity and what it means to be a true disciple of Christ. Knowing her and having her as a part of my life was life changing.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17933052505176570061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362840667291722100.post-45211481512007352842011-03-23T12:31:28.844-04:002011-03-23T12:31:28.844-04:00Ron, I love your slant on generosity and even Yvon...Ron, I love your slant on generosity and even Yvonne's referencing of a precious lady in our congregation as an example of generous giving. I would have to agree that at times it's far easier to give money than our lives to God...and to people.David Ireland, Ph.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15485169680354601082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362840667291722100.post-11208807647258449342011-03-23T11:14:42.433-04:002011-03-23T11:14:42.433-04:00Sometimes its easier to give money as an outward f...Sometimes its easier to give money as an outward form of generosity. But generous giving can also be giving of ones time. One of the most generous people I've met in my life has been a true servant of the Lord. She was also my first mentor. Her name is Ann Brown...a member and deaconess at Christ Church since its small beginnings. She has tirelessly given her time and her heart to people. I know that if I have a true need, she will always take some of her time and give it to me. And for this, I am eternally grateful. She is one of the unsung heroes of the church.YvonneDBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15908605651372559772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362840667291722100.post-89387710578223538452011-03-23T09:10:36.726-04:002011-03-23T09:10:36.726-04:00Some of the most generous people in my life have b...Some of the most generous people in my life have been my parents, whom have given more and more themselves. Now as a married man, I find that my wife is one of the most generous person in the world even when that is not her intentions.<br />RonUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02296069625286838274noreply@blogger.com