Do you remember the last time you held the door open for someone? Yep, I bet you do that a lot without giving it a second thought. Or how about the time someone gave you a coupon they didn't need? These are random acts of kindness. It's a selfless action performed by someone to make another person's day brighter. There are many things people do on a regular basis for others and don't realize it's a random act of kindness. This week (November 12th-18th) is "World Kindness Week", but you shouldn't limit yourself to these dates to show kindness to others. Make someone's day a better day with these 50 ways. Note: scroll down for a printable version. 50 Random Acts of Kindness 1. Buy a homeless person a cup of coffee, food or make some care packs to give to some homeless people 2. Drop off a gift for a child in the hospital 3. Help an elder cross the street 4. Help someone who's carrying a lot of things 5. Pay for someone's coffee 6. Help a neighbor buy her grocery 7. Do … [Read more...]
The Nail
Gospel Reading – John 1:6-8, 26-28 There was a man sent from God whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe. He himself was not the light; He came only as a witness to the light.” “I baptize with water,” John replied, “but among you stands one you do not know. He is the one who comes after me, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.” There was a man sent from God whose name is John; and he is my husband. He came as a witness of Christ’s light in my life at a time when I needed to know God in a big way. We will be celebrating our 19th year of marriage in May and God has blessed me over the years with a wonderful example of what it looks like for a bridegroom to love his bride. The most recent example of my husband’s inspiring faith happened only a couple of weeks ago. John had an unfortunate accident with a nail gun that left him with an inch and a half finishing nail completely embedded in the … [Read more...]
Making Time
With Thanksgiving now past we're entering into what is, for most people, one of the busiest times of the year. Hopefully you've already gotten a good handle on all your shopping and you're calendar for December is probably already chock full of fun holiday events and activities. In the business of the season it's always easy to forget what Christmas is really all about, and to lose the true meaning in the bustle and stress. To help avoid this it would be wonderful if you could take a few minutes out of your day to schedule time, that right, time. If you actually put into your schedule allotted amounts of time to reflect you're much more likely to do it. What you choose to do with this time is really up to you-just make sure that it's relaxing, refreshing, and has something to do with the true nature of Christmas. Ideas to Help you Focus on the True Meaning of Christmas Read through the Christmas story in your Bible -- either throughout the month or all at once, it's easily done in … [Read more...]
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