I have described my life as a roller coaster ride many times. Why? My wife, Kim, suffers from chronic illnesses including lupus and osteoarthritis. One day she can be feeling great and the next day she can be in a significant amount of pain and not able to get out of bed. It was interesting…
Category: Encouragement
Would You Like a Refill?
Already seated at one of my favorite Italian restaurants, I was ready to eat lunch. It was a hot day and I had put in quite a few miles on the road. I was even thirstier than I was hungry. The server was friendly, attentive and prompt. Every time my drink got down to the…
50 Ways to Encourage a Chronically Ill Friend
by Lisa Copen Little ways of reaching out make all of the difference to someone who is hurting, especially when the illness is chronic. It’s rarely the "size" of the task, but the simple fact that you made an effort and remembered him or her in your thoughts. Lois Wyse once said, ‘A good friend…
Mission work is doable
Roger has asked me to post on my family’s recent mission trip to Jamaica. "Jamaica!?", you ask, "Isn’t that where newlyweds go to sit on the beach and self indulge at one of those all-inclusive resorts?" Well, that’s only part of the island. We have a friend, Karen, who has discovered God’s call on her…
Interview With Author of “Do I Have A Birthday Too?: The Cheerful Givers Story”
Cheerful Givers is a nonprofit organization that has impressed me due to their powerful mission and their enthusiasm. I mentioned them in a previous post at https://www.everydaygivingblog.com/2007/02/cheerful_givers.html. A new book is published that shares the story of Cheerful Givers. I had the privilege of interviewing Melane Bower. She is the author of Do I Have…
National Hug-A-Thon In South Africa
There is a huge wave of encouragement about to hit the country of South Africa. A National Hug-A-Thon campaign is going to launch April 2007. What a terrific way to bring people together, encourage each other and raise funds for charity. The Variety Water Relief Campaign will benefit from funds raised during the Hug-A-Thon. Many…
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Reasons to Give in December 2006
There are countless times that you might consider giving to someone. You don’t have to look very hard to find one or more reasons every day. Be creative in finding reasons to do something for someone when they won’t expect it. Pick one or more of these upcoming observances as reasons to help and surprise…
Award-Winning Social Entrepreneurs Encourage Reading
Can you imagine what your life would be like if you were not able to read? Reading good books is one of the best ways young people and adults can better themselves. Reading good books can: Inform Inspire Motivate Advise Entertain Expand our minds Reading is also a critical skill for school, work and all…
Reasons to Give in November 2006
There are countless times that you might consider giving to someone. You don’t have to look very hard to find one or more reasons every day. Be creative in finding reasons to do something for someone when they won’t expect it. Pick one or more of these upcoming observances as reasons to help and surprise…