I am amazed by the number of people that I hear from who apologize for only being able to volunteer one or two hours a week. Some of them don't feel like the time they have to contribute can make a difference. Some even avoid volunteering because they consider their potential contribution a ... Views: 1290
Have you found yourself setting goals every year but eventually losing interest. Did you have every intention to make a difference by accomplishing your goals but then not following through? It is easy to get frustrated when this happens. Because of your frustration, it is less likely you will ... Views: 1329
The bodies that God miraculously gave us are very complex. Regardless of all of the advances in technology, we can't create a substitute for many parts of our bodies.
Doctors are dependent on donations from individuals for items such as blood, organs and tissue to help save lives. Consider the ... Views: 1392
Many great things have started as an simple, creative idea. Consider donating some of your best ideas to help others. The more creative you are, the more ideas you will be able to create. You can be creative even if you don't think you are.
I have known many people that were scared to use a ... Views: 1433
Why does buying gifts have to be so difficult? We have no idea what to buy for some people on our gift list. For others, the only things that come to mind are expensive or impossible to find. We hold a fear that what we buy will not be appreciated or used. Giving money or gift certificates to ... Views: 1358
Everyone has times when they could use some support or motivation from others. That means everyone is a candidate to receive encouragement from you.
Look for someone you know who has been disappointed or is going through a tough moment in life. Showing an interest can be very encouraging. It ... Views: 1227
Everyone has times when they could use some support or motivation from others. That means everyone is a candidate to receive encouragement from you.
Look for someone you know who has been disappointed or is going through a tough moment in life. Showing an interest can be very encouraging. It ... Views: 1181
When we think about giving from our wealth, most of us think of giving financially. However, there are other ways of giving from our wealth. Some of those ways are right in front of us every day. The following are some examples to consider:
1. Clothing. Clean out your closets and drawers of all ... Views: 1312
I recently had to take a trip to Germany. It has been more than ten years since making my last international trip. I now have a renewed sympathy for non-English speaking visitors and residents in the United States.
I didn't have it as bad as it could have been. Many of the businesses that I ... Views: 1273
Do you want to put a smile on someone's face? Maybe make their day a little bit brighter? It doesn't have to take much time or money on your part. In fact, many things can be done as a part of your normal routine and cost little or nothing. You won't know how many people are encouraged by ... Views: 4307
Notes are very powerful. They express your thanks, encouragement, sympathy, apology, congratulations, feelings, and requests to others.
Many people create notes on a computer and print them or send them through the Internet. However, I believe the most effective notes are handwritten. A ... Views: 1053