2013-12-17T06:00:03-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/giving/ http://faithgateway.com/more-than-gifts-christmas-ill-never-forget/ 2013-12-17T06:00:03-05:00 Ah, holiday memories. My mind tends to go on a “This is Your Life” Ferris wheel during this time of year as I recall memories of Christmases past. I know everyone can’t look back at their childhood Christmases and reminiscence with fondness, but I have nothing but great memories surrounding the holidays. And I didn’t […] http://faithgateway.com/7-ways-teach-children-joys-giving/ 2013-12-13T06:00:04-05:00 The Christmas season is a great time of year to help children learn about the joys of giving and the importance of reaching out to others in their time of need. During the month of December children are excited and often focused on one thing: presents! Their wish-lists are written, then they grow even longer […] http://faithgateway.com/christmasgiftbooks/ 2013-11-02T06:00:04-05:00 Christmas is wonderful time to sit in your favorite reading chair, with perhaps a fire and a mug of hot chocolate nearby, and enjoy a great book! Here are 10 touching and inspirational Christmas books that will prepare your heart for Christmas and get you in the spirit of the season! Celebrate Christmas this year […] http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-most-important-relationship/holding-on-tight-6393 2011-08-08T11:41:12-05:00 God has promised that He will hold on tight to the one He has saved. And I'll tell you, in the cascading waters of these uncertain times we're living in that's really good to know. http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-personal-power/always-time-for-a-time-out-6371 2011-06-13T14:59:44-05:00 When you exercise the faith to take your time out each week, your judgment improves, your energy goes up, your creativity is greater, your confidence is greater, your personality's better to be around, and you return to your responsibilities a better you. http://truewoman.com/?id=1705 2011-05-26T16:21:31-05:00 I asked God to make me one crazy generous giver, and began to compile my third list: a list of people I’ve thought of giving to . . . wanted to give to . . . but never have. Then, I proceeded to have one of the most fun days ever! http://truewoman.com/?id=1685 2011-05-26T16:01:40-05:00 A precious sister came up, trembling. She had been prompted to do something, and she had prayed and prayed about it, and the Lord kept impressing her heart about it. She went to her husband, thinking he would disagree but, “he agreed with the Holy Spirit!” She then removed her large wedding ring and said that she wanted to give it to meet the needs of the homeless. http://truewoman.com/?id=1554 2011-03-03T16:25:41-05:00 It's hard to live where we live and watch what we watch and listen to what we listen to and not covet. We are bombarded with enticements to covet. http://truewoman.com/?id=1612 2011-03-03T11:52:11-05:00 The evening passed remarkably fast, leaving fond memories and dirty dishes. As we cleaned up, we agreed this was one of our best Valentine’s Days. By turning our attention from ourselves, we became vessels to demonstrate the love of God in a practical way to others. There was nothing particularly heroic about this event. We didn’t solve the problems of the world. We simply gave away a small amount of time and material resources to surprise and delight others. http://reviveourhearts.com/topics/downloads/index.php?id=10347 2010-08-25T15:46:50-05:00 Practical ideas for sharing Christ during the Christmas season