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Gifts from the Heart!
John 8:12
Then JESUS spoke to them again saying, I am the light of the world: he that follows ME shall not walk in darkness, but have the Light of life.
Matthew 5:16
Let you light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your FATHER, which is in heaven.
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Eight F R E E gifts to be given throughout the Year !
1) The Gift of Listening But you must really listen, no day dreaming, no interrupting, no planning your responce. Just Listen.
2) The Gift of Affection Be generous with appropiate hugs, pats on the back, and holding hands. Let these small actions demonstrate love and affection for family and friends.
3) The Gift of Laughter Let them know, "I love to laugh with you", by sharing cartoon clips, send funny stories, cards for no reason. Laughter IS the best Medicine!
4) The Gift of a Written Note That seems to be a "lost art" hand written notes, letters are so important. Send a short Thank- you for being you, or a poem made just by you. A hand written note lasts a life time and could even change a life. Jesus is the Hope of our world, a Bible verse can encourage and strengthen the soul, add one to all your notes/letters.
5) The Gift of Compliment A sincere and simple, that was a great meal, or you look nice in blue, I apreciate you cleaning your room. Never let a good deed go unappreciated.
6) The Gift of Favor Go out of your way to be kind, do a good deed for someone you don't know well, let friends and family know you care by the little surprises!
7) The Gift of Solitude Oh to have silence! Every once in a while, my husband will load our sons up take them out to breakfast, go fishing/ a movie/ to the library and read to them. A quiet morning to sleep in, enjoy my coffee and listen to the "silance".
8) The Gift of Encouragement Even if we feel bad or sad, it always lifts our glummy mood to encourage another. Say hello and thank you, be polite. This is so important, people hunger for this small gift, the gift of encouragemnet; you can do it, your not alone, Jesus loves you too!
Merry CHRISTmas
and
Happy New Year!
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Matthew 1:18-25
Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.
Then Joseph her husband, being a just [man], and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.
But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.
And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,
Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:
And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name~~~JESUS~~~.
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