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Amazing Donors!
Submitted by charityworker on Thu, 12/31/2009 - 00:38.My donors helped over 75 children with their new and used donations. We had a stage full of goodies for our foster children. They smiles on their faces said it all! Here is a poem I found that sums up the Spirit of Christmas!
The Spirit of Christmas - Poem
a completely free way to give to Living Water
Submitted by bvandn on Wed, 12/30/2009 - 14:48.http://www.goodsearch.com will give a penny for every search you make from their website. If you choose Living Water International and hit verify, the money will go to them. If we all do this, we could statt sending some advertising dollare (where the money comes from) toward clean water. The search engine is powered by Yahoo search.
audio books
Submitted by mk81 on Tue, 12/29/2009 - 09:12.you can download public domain books from http://librivox.org/. Public
domain means that at least in the USA the book can be freely copied (
the copyright holder died at least 50 years ago) without legal issues.
I would not suggest this for those outside the USA because I am not
sure if there are different rules. It might be okay but I am not a
lawyer so I do not know. There are great books available like Wizard of
OZ, wind in the willows, treasure Island. it is free unless you need to buy blank cds
Relational Gifts
Submitted by KSM on Sat, 12/26/2009 - 16:27.- Story, poem or journal reflecting the person you are giving to
- Create artwork/handcraft - drawing, collage, ornament, quilt, etc.
- Gift of time - visit, bring a meal, take person to play, concert, movie
- Gift of your services - housecleaning, yardwork, home repair, transportation
- Donate to a charity in honor of others:
- Heifer International
- Doctors Without Borders
- Habitat for Humanity
- Disaster Relief
- Child Advocates
- Feed the Children
- ZOE Ministry
A few ideas
Submitted by rkottmeyer on Wed, 12/23/2009 - 05:49.Here are a few ideas of loving more. Most are from friends and wonderfully, from children who simply "get it" faster than those of us who should.
Gifts are Good. . . Sometimes
Submitted by rkottmeyer on Tue, 12/22/2009 - 14:31.Gifts are good. The wise men brought them. And who doesn't want to be considered wise? (I just worry that some of us think we are wiser the more gifts we give.)
Recently, the media has been reporting on AC often wondering if children will "get" the concept or simply be disappointed. Hopefully, they won't be disappointed with the answer.
It's important to note that kid's think a bit more simply and a whole lot more clearly than most adults. They get WORSHIP FULLY and LOVE ALL just a bit more naturally.
The Letter
Submitted by Nora on Fri, 12/18/2009 - 16:24.I have an article on BustedHalo.com with 5 Perfect (no cost) Gifts, here are two of them...
Books!
Submitted by shawcath on Thu, 12/17/2009 - 19:36.My 29 year old son asked for books for Christmas. I contacted 4 people he loves and/or admires and asked that they email me their five favorite books. I then found the books at used bookstores. In his package I've included their emails - which most often briefly explain why the person has put this book on their 'top 5' list. It's coming together to be a very cool gift!
