FindingJoy4Eternity Blog

Another day to celebrate and do good deeds. It's National Good Neighbor Day. Think of something nice that you can do for your neighbors and reach out with kindness. We've done lots of things in the past and really the sky's the limit. Here's some ideas to get you started. Bake cookies or muffins and shared them Rake leaves Talk with them and really listened Take a pot of soup or a loaf of homemade bread Have your small children color them a picture and write on it that you are praying for them. Ask if they need you to pick them up something from the store when you go out. Take their dog for a walk Watch their kids to give them a break Take them a small potted plant or flowers Think of something. Today. And do it!

Elijah had a birthday and we always like to combine birthday celebrations with giving to others. Ellen White says that we should use these specials days to thank the Lord for the years that he has given us and one of the ways that we can do that is by giving back to others. For Elijah's birthday we gave him a envelope with each gift. Each envelope had a Bible verse on the outside about giving to others and on the inside was a card with a random act of kindness that he was supposed to do. Our favorite was the one that said make 13 cupcakes and share them with 13 people. What fun this was! He shared them with church members, friends, and even random strangers in our community. What a blessing it is to give! And the birthday memories stick around longer when we add fun endeavors that include serving others.

With two important days coming up (Valentines and Random Acts of Kindness Day!), I thought I would make a post with some ideas. Kindness should be spread far and wide, and love does not always have to be about romance, so this week as you think about these two fun days, think about how you can share love and kindness with those in close proximity to you: your neighbors! If you aren't sure where to start, consider these ideas: If you can bake, make and deliver some delicious cookies, brownies, or cupcakes to their door. Take someone out for lunch or dessert - your treat! Visit an elderly neighbor and provide them with some much needed companionship. Put a friendly note, GLOW tract pack, and treat in your mailbox for the mail carrier. Offer to babysit for free! Clean up their yard - rake leaves, weed their garden, water plants, paint their fence, mow their lawn, shovel and salt their sidewalks and driveway. If you're handy around the house, see if they have any small home improve...

Another holiday means another opportunity to share Jesus! And we just created the perfect little tag for you to share about someone people can trust. While It's great for any time of year, the heart-shaped candy makes it perfect for Valentine's. You can download your free copy here. https://www.findingjoy4eternity.com/seasonsandholidays

What a blessing to serve Christmas dinner to the homeless at the Chattanooga Community Kitchen! We worked with some amazing people and loved interacting with our guests. If you live in this area, take advantage of this opportunity to serve. They offer so many services and serve meals 3x a day/365 days a year. There are a few tent communities not far from the kitchen in this area of town. There is so much need, and we are to be the hands and feet of Jesus!  

Every Christmas we like to go around and thank people for the service that they give. My husband's parents live in an assisted living community and the staff there always goes above and beyond the call of duty. We appreciate them so much, and on Christmas Day less than a month ago we went into the facility and sang Christmas carolz and expressed thanks to the people who were working on Christmas Day. People are always so appreciative when you stop to say thank you!