Giving

Acts 20:35

In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’

Every Christmas season our family chooses a family in need.  The need may stem from illness, job loss, natural disaster, house fire etc.  While it is feels good to donate to charitable organizations throughout the year, it is a unique feeling to give to someone in need, face to face during the holidays.

I have childhood memories of our family delivering holiday food baskets with turkeys to families in our hometown.  Those memories have guided my actions as an adult.  Start a tradition in your family and involve your children to instill a spirit of giving that will last a lifetime.