Signs of the Season – Candles
Advent is a time of preparation. It is the four weeks leading up to Christmas and the anticipation of the coming of […]
Tag: gifts
Sacrificial Gifts
I have been in fundraising for almost twenty years. During this time, I have witnessed incredible generosity. The ones that have impressed […]
Master of None
I visited my uncle who is a meticulous woodworker. He has built an impressive number of projects and his craftsmanship is amazing. […]
Now It’s Our Turn
I work for an organization that has provided loans and scholarships to United Methodist students for over 150 years. Recently, the office […]
Being Anonymous
I’ve always been an anonymous guy. That gifts, whenever possible, should be given without personal recognition. When you give to others, they […]
Gave It All Away
Edited version published in Upper Room – Nov 14, 2007 http://devotional.upperroom.org/devotionals/2007-11-14 A few years ago I was traveling and decided to attend […]
Gifts and Measuring Up
I am not going to claim that my wife and I share in the housework 50/50, but I do try to help. […]
Pancakes and Snowy Days
When I was a kid I had a Sunday paper route which, for the most part, I really enjoyed. I liked walking […]