Tag: care
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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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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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Give someone a meal (Advent Day 18)
Did you know that over 36 million people – including 13 million children – experience hunger or the risk of hunger in the United States? That means that more than one in ten households in your community are having difficulty putting food on their table or in their bellies each day. Some of those people…
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Give someone your attention (Advent Day 2)
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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Psalm 23 Summer Faith Challenge: honoring God’s name
He leads me in right paths for his name’s sake. This week for our Summer Faith Challenge at Decatur Presbyterian Church, we’re asked to choose an activity that honors God’s name. Many of the suggestions offered are to be of service to others in need, in keeping with Jesus’s teachings: Matthew 25:34-36 Then the king…
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