I was doing some research on my computer this morning and discovered a blog that got my interest. It was by a Christian youth group that traveled to Washington DC this past week. They made the trip to help others in a variety of ways while also finding opportunities to share their faith. You can…
Category: Help
Reasons to Give
Have you exhausted your brain trying to come up with new reasons to do something for someone? There are always reasons to do something for someone (if you need an excuse). Take advantage of these upcoming observances for the remainder of July. Some are serious and some are fun. World Population Day – 11 July…
The Power of Giving
Azim Jamal and Harvey McKinnon are graciously giving away an electronic version of their book entitled, "The Power of Giving." Don’t let the fact that they are giving this book away convince you that it is not valuable. This is a terrific book full of quality information and I would encourage you to get a…
Interviews Available at Everyday Giving Radio
I am excited to announce an additional way to learn about giving back that we have started here at Everyday Giving. We have just launched Everyday Giving Radio! You will be able to listen to interviews of people making a difference. it is my hope that by listening to these interviews, you will: support the…
Gracious Giving Pod Started Today!
Check out the new Gracious Giving discussion board at http://pods.zaadz.com/gracious_giving. It is another great way for people to inspire each other to give and share ideas on ways to give. An increase in all forms of giving will result in a better world.
American Legion Visit
I had the privilege of attending an American Legion meeting last night. Specifically, I visited the American Legion Post #290 in Stafford, Virginia. I was invited to speak about the Fredericksburg Arthritis Walk that is taking place on May 6. I was truly impressed with the amount of giving that is taking place by this…
Are You In Too Much Of A Hurry?
I have done a significant amount of traveling recently. One of the things I observed on the road was how much of a hurry people seem to be in. They will walk right over people to get where they are going. The article at http://www.everydaygiving.com/ezine/11APR06.html captures one situation I experienced while traveling. Many of you…
Be a Valentine to Someone In Need
We think about giving to those in need during a few of the holidays. This is especially true for Thanksgiving Day and Christmas. Valentine’s Day is traditionally a day to give to the ones closest to us. The article at http://www.everydaygiving.com/ezine/13FEB06.html discusses the possibility of extending our giving on Valentine’s Day to include at least…
Are You Achieving Your Goals?
by Roger Carr Have you found yourself setting goals every year but eventually losing interest? Did you have every intention to make a difference by accomplishing your goals but then not following through? It is easy to get frustrated when this happens. Because of your frustration, it is less likely you will set any goals…
Add Significance to Your New Year’s Resolutions
by Roger Carr The start of a new year is traditionally a time to reflect on the previous year. It is also a time to establish new resolutions. Popular resolutions include losing weight, getting more fit, getting out of debt, and making more money. Giving to others tends to be forgotten when creating resolutions. However,…