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we are 16 days into the month of November which puts us about half way through the 30 Day Giving Challenge. when i decided to take the 30 Day Giving Challenge again this year, i committed myself to intentionally giving in some form or fashion every day of the month.
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in 16 fast days my eyes and my heart have been open to the goodness of giving. i know the goodness of watching my children pick out the best toys and the cutest socks for kids they don't even know. i know the goodness of emptying my wallet into the red Salvation Army bucket. i know the goodness of baking extras to give just for the sake of giving.
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when i prayed for the Lord to show me where to give, He answered. suddenly my needs are put into perspective. suddenly i have enough, plenty to share, and an undeniable desire to give.
there are ways to give near- as close to home as my next door neighbors- and far- as far away as the other side of the globe. it just takes a prayer, a passion, and some intentional planning.
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when i committed to this challenge, i committed to the goodness of giving.
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this week is Operation Christmas Child National Collection Week. this is a simple way to give and a big way to bless someone in need.
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