Author: Michele M. Leppard
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Day 10: The Gift of Music
The gift of music is one of the most fun gifts to give others. Music is such a simple gift, yet so beautifully orchestrated to provide us with the perfect mood. When you watch movies, the music is set to provide the mood. When the Hallmark cowboy kisses the the beautiful lonely New York gal,…
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Day 9: Helping the Needy
As winter is now upon us and the temperatures are reaching frosty numbers, we should reflect on those in need. The homeless are living in cardboard boxes with t-shirts and no scarves. Maybe, some folks in your town are living without heat because they can’t afford it. How about the children attending school, who haven’t…
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Day 8: The Gift of Forgiveness
As humans, we all experience challenging and unfortunate situations with others. In most cases, when someone has wronged us, we tend to close the door on them. We fill our hearts with hate, mouths with gossip, and our souls with anger. But what we should be doing is ‘Forgiving’. Sometimes others do things because it…
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Day 7: The Gift of Friendship
The gift of friendship is probably one of my favorite gifts because everyone needs a friend. We spend most of our life with friends, whether old, new or those we haven’t met, yet. Friends are always there when you need to cry, laugh, scream or just be you. Everyone needs a friend. Today, reach out…
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Day 6: Give the Gift of Sweets
Everyone loves freshly baked cookies, cakes, or bread during the holiday season, especially when it comes from the heart. Grab your apron and turn on the oven – flour, sugar, and butter, oh my! A good friend of mine surprises us every year during the holidays. She makes this delicious pumpkin bread and personally delivers…
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Day 5: Helping The Poor
Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed. Proverbs 19:17 How many times have you seen a homeless person walking in the streets of New York, Newark, or Philadelphia and turned a blind eye? I know I have! But shortly thereafter, I have a sense of…
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Day 4: Give Thanks to God
Thanksgiving Day originated in 1621 when the Pilgrims gave thanks for their first harvest in the New World. Since then, it is celebrated in the United States, as a day to give thanks and acknowledge the blessings of the past the year. Families and friends gather to enjoy a bountiful assortment of food, including turkey,…
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Day 3: Give the Gift of a Smile
Everyday should begin with a SMILE. Have you ever noticed that smiles are contagious? Smiles make everyone around you feel better. According to Psychology Today, “Scientists and spiritual teachers alike agree that the simple act of smiling can transform you and the world around you”. Many people do not realize the great effects of a smile,…
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Day 2: The Gift of Self
“30 Days of Christmas Giving” As the Christmas season is approaching, are you beginning to feel a sense of happiness, compassion and love? I hope so, because this is what the Christmas Season is all about. On Day One of our “30 Days of Christmas Giving”, we ‘Fed the Hungry’. In Jesus’ own words, “Whoever…
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Day 1: Let’s Feed the Hungry
As Thanksgiving is only a few short days away, many families begin prepping the turkey, organizing the house, and planning the yearly traditions. Thanksgiving is traditionally a joyous time of year because it is a time to reflect on all the wonderful things we have in our lives. As we bless our food, we thank…
Michele Leppard 