Giving

Bible Verse Of The Day:
"Give everyone what you owe him: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor."
-Romans. 13:7

Hello everyone,

What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear someone say "I'm unemployed and don't have a lot of money. I desperately need a new pair of winter shoes because the ones that I've got now are broken!" ? Would you feel sad for the person? Or would you just ignore the situation? Or would you actually do something about it?
When I hear someone say something like that, I, honestly, always feel like giving a pair of my own shoes (to that person).

A couple years ago, I was working at a family camp by taking care of the children. I got paid like everyone else. My mum turned around and said, "when I get money, I always give 10% of it to God".
That was the first time I had ever heard of it.
If you're wondering what the 10% is all about? It means, that every time you get paid, you give 10% of it to God. And this time, I don't mean by actually giving real cash to God by hand or transferring money through internet. No. I mean by doing something, either to help someone/something, or do something that honers the Lord. For instance, I've given my 10%s to a Christian organization, called Birds Of Hope, where they sell hand made birds for clean water.
The founder of it is my friend and I know the money goes for a good cause.
God bless their organization.

But giving doesn't always have to be money. It can be clothes, food, furniture, books, pens..you name it. And when you do give something to another person, don't expect to get anything back.
When you're giving, don't give because you want show off or because you feel guilty, give because you want to. Do it from your heart, from the very bottom of your heart.

Merry Christmas.
God Bless xxx

It's almost CHRISTMAS

Bible Verse Of The Day:
"But as for me, I will always have hope." - Psalm. 71:14

Hello everyone,

It's been a while since I last wrote here - sorry. But I'm here now :)
We are half way of this month, can you believe that? Seriously! Half way already!
I absolutely LOVE Christmas and everything about it. I always make long to-do lists before December and plan absolutely everything and anything. I'm just total nutcase at this time of the year..but that's just who I am :)

I love the idea of being altogether as a family and celebrating the birth of our Jesus Christ. Having a little a cry at the graveyard, remembering all the loved ones. Making tons of food and enjoying the company. Playing games and just having fun. Opening the presents and being thankful for all the things we've got. Watching Christmas movies while drinking a nice cup of tea. Relaxing on the sofa with all the shining Christmas decorations around you. Singing all the classic Christmas songs with your family and friends. I just love Christmas. Always have, and always will :)

I seriously hope you all have a blessed Christmas full of wonderful memories!

God bless xxx