25 Ways to Give – December 2nd

Happy Christmas Dear Reader,

“If you want to arrange it
This world you can change it
If we could somehow make this
Christmas thing last...By helping a neighbor
Or even a stranger
And to know who needs help
You need only to ask” - Old City Bar by Trans-Siberian Orchestra

It would be quiet easy to find people in need at any time of year. Instead of simply giving money you can do some far more impactful. I want to suggest that you find a family in need and adopt them for the season. There are so many things that can be done to assist others. What I am suggesting is that you treat them life family for the season.

I am sure your church or one of the local family help organizations in your community can direct you to the right place. One cannot really assist without planning that assistance. We should ponder some of the needs that families may have during the Christmas season. Some are obvious and some are not. Some of you can give greatly and some only a little. The point is that we give from the heart in ways that make a difference.

Here are a few ideas:

Provide Food, even Christmas Dinner
Provide gifts for the children
Watch children for free so that parents can shop
Include the family in your celebrations
Have your children shop for children their own age
Pay utility bills during the cold months
Deliver a month’s worth of groceries
Invite them to go bell ringing with you
Bake cookies together for them to share with friends

Some of you who read my blog are very wealthy and could really make a difference if you chose to do so. I would love to hear that someone decided to:

Pay a family’s rent for a year
Buy them a car – completely paid for
Provide utilities for a year
Start a college fund for the children
Provide groceries for a year
Hire a tutor for children in need

I guess I am issuing a challenge here. Should we not lead the way in aiding others to see Christ by our generosity? Most of us have more than we need and more than we will ever need. Please do not let indifference or ignorance keep us from giving to those who have true need.

Wishing you joy in the journey,

Aramis Thorn
Mat 13:52 So Jesus said to them, "That is why every scribe who has become a disciple of the kingdom of heaven is like a home owner. He brings new and old things out of his treasure store."