Praise is multiplied by the number of people who hear it. It is one thing to thank a person privately and tell how their character benefited our lives, but a whole different thing to tell about the character they demonstrated to their boss or a crowd of hundreds people. Give a Good Report to Others As of Thursday evening, the …
3 Days til Christmas ~ Blessing
The Bible says, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue.” Each one of us have the power, as it were, to give venomous words that can poison the lives of so many people. However, we also have the ability to bless others with our words. Give a Verbal Blessing The Hebrew word used in the Bible for …
4 Days til Christmas ~ Comfort
All of us probably know someone who could use some comfort during these difficult holiday times. After losing Isaac, we would often joke about some of the things people say at a funeral or memorial service. For example, they will often ask, “How are you doing?” or “How are you holding up?” or “I know what it feels like and …
5 Days til Christmas ~ Serve
People love to be served. All of us have at one time or another been served by someone. The amazing thing about serving is that God rewards it greatly and actually makes it a prerequisite to greatness. Give the Gift of a Sacrificial Act of Service Serving others is a basis of any booming industry. When the focus turns to …
6 Days til Christmas ~ Encouragement
The word encouragement literally means to instill courage. Many people today find themselves in hopeless situations or surrounded by daunting tasks. They are tempted to give up until someone like you comes along and gives them what they need most–an encouraging word. Give a Word of Encouragement I remember clearly the day I was sitting at the piano and trying …
7 Days til Christmas ~ Prayer
A few nights ago, we went door to door down our street to give each of our neighbors a plate of cookies that Priscilla had made. Inside the zip lock bag and under the plate of cookies we put a little stash of of Gospel tracts including three little Bibles and a tract our friend wrote. As we were going …
8 Days til Christmas ~ Listen
We all have a need for someone to really listen to us and understand our heart desires. So often, people hear what we say but not what we mean by what we say. Other times, we ask a question not really wanting to know the answer. How many times do you ask, “How are you doing?” and wait only two …
9 Days til Christmas ~ Recognize
To honor others is a simple act that can mean the world to others. Napoleon knew the value of honoring his men who were willing to lay down their lives. While war was raging on the front lines, he was seen at the rear honoring those who valiantly fought. He is quoted to have said, “With a handful of …
10 Days til Christmas ~ Greetings
Most of us have heard the expression “nobody is perfect.” Yet Jesus gave us the command to “be perfect.” He made it even more precise by saying, “Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect” (Matthew 5:48). How is this possible? The Power Of the Perfect Greeting: In the context of this command, we …
11 Days till Christmas ~ Praise
Precise word of praise for demonstrating character Praising a person for the character they demonstrate is one of the best ways to promote good character. Too often, we nag and criticize our siblings, spouse, pastor, coworker or even our friend. However, if we are able to take the time and effort to highlight a character quality they have demonstrated, it …