Lifepoint Church did something drastic today. After a sermon on serving others, both within our community as well as to the ends of the Earth, Pastor Daniel Floyd put out a challenge, a challenge so different than anything I have ever experienced in church before that it warrants it’s own entire blog post. We watched a
YOU: THE GIVING TREE
I always loved Shel Silvertein’s book The Giving Tree as a child. I don’t remember the details of the story, but what I do remember is that as a little girl it opened my eyes and understanding to the concept of love through generosity. I have been spending my week with trainers talking about the difference
GIVE.
The Christmas season reminds me of how many more ways there are to love and give to others than I normally do. I consider myself a giving person, but there are infinite ways in which I can give more. Giving always returns to you ten-fold, but why are we so often hestitant to give