Spiritual Thoughts

  Friday Tale ~ A Scoop of Generosity   O ne ordinary afternoon, my two daughters, aged 4 and 6, were bubbling with excitement over the prospect of ice cream from the charming parlor next to the grocery store. However, ever since the challenging ordeal of losing our house to foreclosure, my husband and I found ourselves meticulously budgeting every penny, relying solely on cash for essential purchases.   As we completed our grocery shopping, the girls couldn't contain their desire for a cold, creamy treat. Unfortunately, reality set in as I explained that the money I had brought was strictly allocated for the groceries, and we couldn't afford the extra indulgence today. Though disappointed, my daughters graciously accepted the situation.   While packing our groceries into the car, a unexpected glimmer of kindness brightened our day. The owner of the ice cream parlor, someone we had only known as a friendly face behind the counter, approached us with a genuine s...

N o act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. ~ Aesop   I nstruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share,  storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is life indeed. ~ 1 Timothy 6:18-19

T he giver of flowers is left with their sweet fragrance upon their hands. ~ Unknown   T he generous man will be prosperous, and he who waters will himself be watered. ~ Proverbs 11:25

A n effort made for the happiness of others lifts us above ourselves. ~ Lydia M. Child W hoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and He will repay him for his deed.  ~ Proverbs 19:17

"If you have a talent, use it in every way possible.     Don't hoard it.             Don't dole it out like a miser. Spend it lavishly like a millionaire intent on going broke."           Brendan Francis Whoever oppresses a poor man insults his Maker, but he who is generous to the needy honors him. Proverbs 14:31