Why do we look for hope in a box? Electronics, jewelry, clothes — A smorgasbord of stuff — Stuff to set out, put on, or stow away. Stuff that represents Lasting love. Good enough. Better
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Tag: Gifts
Forgiveness is a Gift We Give Ourselves
Forgiveness is a gift we give ourselves during the holidays, and every day. It is Christmastime, and family gatherings open up all kinds of tense and tricky situations. Those closest to us have more power
Read moreI Don’t Like Christmas!
“I don’t like Christmas.” When my seven-year-old son said those words, I was floored. I didn’t know how to answer him. Who doesn’t like Christmas? With family visits, fabulous food, and giving and receiving gifts,
Read moreSeven Leadership Lessons from Deborah and Barak
Although Deborah held several roles atypical for a woman in Israel’s patriarchal society, she did not back down from her responsibilities. God called her. She obeyed. Her straightforward response served her and others well throughout
Read moreWhen Does Giving Stop?
Christmas is the season of giving. We all know that, and even the stingiest of Grinches might hand out presents or toss a few coins into a bell-ringer’s bucket. We spend more than we can
Read moreAppreciate the Effort in the Gift You Recieved
How many times have you heard that with gift-giving—it’s the thought that counts? You probably first heard the phrase when you were a child and your parents warned you not to be rude if you
Read more“Christmas just doesn’t work for me”
“Christmas just doesn’t work for me,” said Billy from his seat in the last car of The Polar Express. The boy and the girl again invited him to get off the train and meet Santa
Read moreKeepsake Friends by Verna Bowman
Spending time with friends is an extravagant gift . . . You know, the kind of friends who love to chat over God and miracles and the deep meaning of life . . . those kind.
Read moreGive Yourself — It Costs So Little
Halloween – we give candy. Thanksgiving – we give thanks. Christmas – we give gifts. New Year’s – we give toasts. Valentine’s Day – we give flowers. So what do we give in March? We
Read moreOne Child’s Gift
It seems this day always creeps up on me, and like so many I’ve spent the past days in constant preparation. There are gifts to wrap and a feast to prepare. There are places I
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