Author: Dana Young
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Give 3 words of love (Day 6 of #24DaysofGiving)
How often do you let the people in your life know that they are loved? That they are special? Or appreciated? Words are energy: what you say (or don’t say) to someone has the power to profoundly impact their heart and soul. And chances are, we don’t tell those we care about how much they…
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Give a cup of coffee or tea (Day 5 of #24DaysofGiving)
One of my fondest memories of childhood is sitting at the dining room table with my paternal grandparents, enjoying freshly brewed hot tea in the afternoon and noshing on snacks. It was their version of high tea that I’ve always treasured, nibbling on crackers and listening to the adults share stories. My mother’s family was…
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Give someone a helping hand (Day 4 of #24DaysofGiving)
Face it – sometimes we need a helping hand, but may be reluctant to ask for assistance. And we all know many other people who are the same way. Do you have a friend who is ill or recovering from surgery who could use help running a few errands or walking the dog? Maybe you know…
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Give time to a worthy cause (Day 3 of #24DaysofGiving)
One of the most valuable services you can offer your community is to volunteer your time. During the holidays, many local non-profits, church ministries and grassroots organizations – especially those that serve the poor and homeless – are stretched thin helping those in need. If you have limited time, find out how you can help…
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Give someone your attention (Day 2 of #24DaysofGiving)
Think about what it felt like when someone you know sat and really listened to you. What did it feel like to be heard and fully acknowledged? Today, on Day 2 of #24daysofgiving, give someone your full attention. Take the time to sit with a co-worker or loved one who needs to talk. The holidays…
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Give yourself 5 minutes (Day 1 of #24DaysofGiving)
You made it through a busy weekend of Thanksgiving eating and holiday shopping. And now, the countdown really begins. Burnout can take the joy out of your holiday celebration, so give yourself 5 minutes today. If you can give yourself this gift every day, it will help you give and live from your heart more fully the rest…
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24 days of giving
I have been giving some thought to how to take a more spiritually-centered approach to the holiday season. I love Christmas and gift-giving as much as anyone else, but the emphasis on consumerism feels more hollow and stressful each year. And I’ve think of those who are struggling financially, or in body, mind and spirit.…
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Rest from your labors
We all go through times in our lives when the burden of multiple responsibilities weighs heavily. The past two years have increasingly been like this, juggling family life, my business, and supporting my husband through seminary, while I too complete a certificate program. Not surprisingly, my energy and fruitfulness have been steadily sapped by the relentless pace,…
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Unbusy
I decided to give up busyness for Lent. Fasting or refraining at Lent is traditionally about food, but it can be applied to just about any habitual behavior that creates distance between you and God. While Lent is a time of penitence, it is not meant to be about punishment. If we are disciples, we are not “giving…
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Welcomed in
I remember the day I walked into my church for the first time. I had been feeling the pull to seek a church, even though I had only attended worship a handful of times in my life. At the time, I lived within walking distance of at least five churches, so I had my pick. I…
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