6 Sticky Generosity Quotes from Genius of Generosity - Win a Free Copy!by Patrick Johnson | May 24, 2011  One of my favorite books on communication is Made To Stick by Dan and Chip Heath. In it the brothers explore why some ideas thrive while others die. They also outline specific characteristics that improve the chances of worthy ideas spreading and sticking. So when we put together the Genius of Generosity with Chip Ingram, we sought to create a number of sticky ideas when it comes to generosity that would empower church leaders to communicate effectively. We want the ideas of generosity to stick in people’s minds so that beliefs begin to shift and practices start to change toward the generous life that God intended for each of us. So here are my 6 favorite sticky generosity ideas from Genius of Generosity: “To be smart, spend carefully. To be wise, save regularly. To be genius, give extravagantly.” “Where your money goes, your heart flows.” (Another way to say Matthew 6: 21) “Stewardship is the path. Generosity is the adventure.” “Faith increases giving, and giving increases faith.” “Those blessed by God become blessers for God.” “Generosity isn’t an act. It’s a way of life.” Do you want a free copy of the book? We are giving 20 free copies of the Genius of Generosity to those who respond in the comment section with their favorite quote from the list above. And we are going to up the ante as well. We will give away a book + a Genius of Generosity small group DVD to the 5 people who provide their own “best sticky generosity idea” in the comment section. So if you’ve got a favorite generosity idea that you think will stick in our minds, post it. We will then use our super secret scientific formula to pick the 5 winners! So good luck. Add a comment
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Favorite quote above: “Those blessed by God become blessers for God.”
Our churches mantra is Life 2 Give. That's our purpose. We were created in the image of God. He was the most extravagant GIVER of all. January 11, 2012 - 11:19:17 AM
reply to comment My stickie thought.
Gratitude + Action = Generosity October 1, 2011 - 06:19:52 AM
reply to comment My Favorite: "Faith increases giving, and giving increases faith.”
I love this one because it takes faith to continue to increase our giving. Idea (based on the book): "Spiritual growth, a deeper relationship with Jesus, and emotional happiness are all a direct result of increasing generosity with the resources God provides." September 20, 2011 - 12:00:13 AM
reply to comment My quote ( borrowed from somewhere ,I'm sure) is that GENEROUS GIVING IS THE BEST ,AND POSSIBLY THE ONLY ANTIDOTE TO MATERIALISM.
Of the ones above ,I like the paraphrase of Matt;6;21 "where your money goes, your heart flows" Because of this verse, and God's prompting, we are taking our 2,500 client CPA practice into a new planning venture ...that of charitable planning. I want to use the "Genius of Generosity" as a give-away prop. I would be happy to pay for the 20 copies....but I would love if you could ship them August 13, 2011 - 02:58:08 PM
reply to comment My favorite quote from your list:
“Stewardship is the path. Generosity is the adventure.” July 8, 2011 - 12:20:27 AM
reply to comment Favorite for imagry: "Stewardship is the path. Genreosity is the adventure."
Favorite for concept: “To be smart, spend carefully. To be wise, save regularly. To be genius, give extravagantly.” Suggestion: "Generous is as generous does" Forest Gump July 7, 2011 - 12:57:38 PM
reply to comment Transformation into the image of the giving God is the basis for generosity.
July 5, 2011 - 11:55:30 AM
reply to comment “To be smart, spend carefully. To be wise, save regularly. To be genius, give extravagantly.”
Generosity is a living a life surrendered to Christ! God gave the ultimate gift of His Son...Christ gave His life...We are to give our all for Him! June 27, 2011 - 10:24:01 AM
reply to comment The secret to life is generosity. It starts with the gift of grace. It cannot be commanded. You live generously for God; not for others. Givining of your time matters as much as giving of your money. It's not something you do out of convenience, or because it feels good on occassion. Yes, indeed it is a way of life.
June 25, 2011 - 04:04:24 PM
reply to comment We strive to be a F.R.O.G. (Fully Relying On God) in our Generosity here. Frogs are the favorite here in Calaveras County,CA, home of the the World Championship Frog Jump Contest made famous by Mark Twain.
June 16, 2011 - 07:04:27 PM
reply to comment Hi! I am a pioneering pastor here in the Philippines. I think I am blessed that I found your site. Thanks for sending me mail. Through this I was able to connect with you. May you please send me a free copy of this book Genius of Generosity.. God Bless you and your ministry..
June 15, 2011 - 10:04:13 PM
reply to comment “Generosity isn’t an act. It’s a way of life.” is my favorite of these since we are released in the new covenant into a life of generosity way beyond the law of 10%
Andrew @RiverChurchRio (FB & Twitter) June 14, 2011 - 12:25:21 PM
reply to comment "Stewardship is not essentially about giving. Giving is something a faithful steward does. Stewardship is rather about living all of life believing everything you are and everything you have belongs first and foremost to God." Denny & Lessa Bellesi
June 7, 2011 - 02:42:37 PM
reply to comment “Where your money goes, your heart flows.” (Another way to say Matthew 6: 21)
June 7, 2011 - 02:38:14 PM
reply to comment Some of my "sticky" thoughts are not original and I do not remember where they originated.
"Show them how to give." "Act your wage." "For every action there is a reaction." June 7, 2011 - 09:40:05 AM
reply to comment My favorite quote from above: “Generosity isn’t an act. It’s a way of life.”
My idea: "Eventually your hands get tired from holding on so tight. Rest in generosity." June 6, 2011 - 08:48:16 PM
reply to comment I especially liked the first quote: "To be smart, spend carefully. To be wise, save regularly. To be genius, give extravagantly" It is awesome and inviting. I believe our best givers have the Spirit lead them to generosity.
June 6, 2011 - 05:52:10 PM
reply to comment "Where your money goes, your heart flows." is my favourite quote from above because we have proved it in churches where we have run planned giving programmes. The giving has increased, and so has people's involvement in the ministries of the church as they realise that they have been making an investment here, they need to do more about it! Great.
My other favourite quote, and it is not one of my own ..."The heart of the matter is that it is a matter of the heart." June 6, 2011 - 05:00:40 PM
reply to comment I like the first quote because of its unanticipated linkage of genius with generosity. As I look back, I'm aware of several times when I zealously shared something I'd just learned. The zeal of discovery leads naturally to evangelism. If this is true with natural things, how much more is it valid for the resources of God's kingdom.
The quote also reminds me that while authentic genius is measurable not by IQ but by charity, I'd caution us from adopting a strictly numerical metric. Giving can be monitored in terms of dollars or hours spent, but God judges my deeds based on the motives of my heart. Issues of the heart may be difficult to quantify, but, like smartness or wisdom, it's presence (or absence) is noticeable. June 6, 2011 - 03:52:34 PM
reply to comment I love these quotes--some sound Benjamin Franklin-esq--"To be smart, spend carefully. To be wise, save regularly. To be genius, give extravagantly." All of the quotes are short and pithy so as to be memorable and remembered. My favorite is "Where your money goes, your heart flows." It nails not only a Scripture point but is also backed by research on behavior motivators. I am very interested in reading/previewing this new book but fail to see on the website how to order a single copy?
June 6, 2011 - 02:25:44 PM
reply to comment My favorite is: "Where your money goes, your heart flows":
My sticky quote is: "Give in faith, not out of abundance". June 6, 2011 - 01:38:18 PM
reply to comment I like this one--fresh and different...
“To be smart, spend carefully. To be wise, save regularly. To be genius, give extravagantly.” I want to strive every year to give away a little more than I've given the year before, and to think about growing in generosity rather than just thinking about a percentage. The more I give, the more Jesus is in me. June 6, 2011 - 01:36:52 PM
reply to comment "What you give away, you can't lose!" This applies to both money, time, resources, etc!
June 6, 2011 - 11:36:04 AM
reply to comment Generosity isn’t an act. It’s a way of life.
Generosity in all of life: relationships, time, love, giving, everything! June 6, 2011 - 11:21:10 AM
reply to comment "Where your money goes, your heart flows." Great translation of that biblical concept.
June 6, 2011 - 11:17:54 AM
reply to comment Favorite:“Faith increases giving, and giving increases faith.”
Also... God doesn't need your money. He wants your heart. And where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. June 6, 2011 - 10:55:20 AM
reply to comment “Those blessed by God become blessers for God.”
This is one of the reason why I love doing ministry in the church. I know that God will fill my cup as I serve His people. People are encourage if I serve them, back actually more than any one, I myself is being encourage in witnessing how God touch their life. God is truly amazing! June 6, 2011 - 10:49:58 AM
reply to comment I love "Generosity isn't an act, It's a way of life." Too often we settle for the act instead of cultivating it as a way of life and breaking the back of the monster of self-centeredness.
June 6, 2011 - 10:47:02 AM
reply to comment "Faith Increases Giving, and Giving Increases Faith"
In this economic day, like so many others, our family has experienced a number of financial changes. Over the years our giving has increased our faith. However, now our faith increases our giving. So what is the difference? We know that God will provide. He has proven it over and over. The stronger our relationship with Him the more we desire to give. At first the quote seems backward, but in actuality it is more like an unending circle. It depends on where you are in your relationship with God. June 6, 2011 - 10:43:43 AM
reply to comment "Generosity isn't an act. It's a way of life."
June 6, 2011 - 10:31:55 AM
reply to comment You might as well give, you can't take it with you!
June 6, 2011 - 10:09:52 AM
reply to comment Generosity isn't an act, it is way life
June 6, 2011 - 10:07:54 AM
reply to comment “Generosity isn’t an act. It’s a way of life.”
"It's not what we want from you, it's what we want for you." June 6, 2011 - 09:43:53 AM
reply to comment “Stewardship is the path. Generosity is the adventure.”
The best way to become generous is to just start giving. June 6, 2011 - 12:42:35 AM
reply to comment “Stewardship is the path. Generosity is the adventure.”
Risk that ask! June 4, 2011 - 07:14:38 PM
reply to comment I like "Where your money goes, your heart flows"
To me success is not measured by how much I make but how much I give. June 2, 2011 - 04:28:18 PM
reply to comment “To be smart, spend carefully. To be wise, save regularly. To be genius, give extravagantly.”
June 1, 2011 - 04:45:43 PM
reply to comment To be genius, give extravagantly - my personal favorite
I like this - Fall, fall in love with God and let your soul grow big in Him... We don't have to be so small-hearted in the face of such generosity June 1, 2011 - 01:34:12 PM
reply to comment My favorite quote is "Where your money goes, your heart flows." Love that. And it's so true!
Another "sticky generosity idea" that I've heard somewhere along the way and use frequently is this: "God wants us to be a river, not a reservoir. He wants his blessings to flow through us & not just stop in us." June 1, 2011 - 10:39:49 AM
reply to comment "Generosity isn’t an act. It’s a way of life."
So true! In my work with churches through Crown Financial Ministries, I spend a great deal of time talking about God's Economy... the divine integration of God's Lordship with out Stewardship and Generosity. I'm regularly asked "what's the difference between Stewardship and Generosity. The above sticky quote will help me "stick" the difference in their minds! Thank you for generously sharing these sticky ideas! May 27, 2011 - 09:52:50 AM
reply to comment “Where your money goes, your heart flows.”
May 26, 2011 - 02:10:10 PM
reply to comment “To be smart, spend carefully. To be wise, save regularly. To be genius, give extravagantly.”
May 26, 2011 - 02:09:31 PM
reply to comment Generosity isn’t an act. It’s a way of life.”
May 26, 2011 - 09:03:17 AM
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