Tag: giving

By God’s Grace

In the tradition of a classic “A Christmas Carol,” this film offers many lessons on the importance of giving and the cause and effect our choices have on others. …


Parenting Matters: Lessons About Giving From Christmases Past

Everyone remembers being a kid and running down the stairs on Christmas morning to find a brilliantly lit Christmas tree with toys under it. Sorry, I should have written “most everyone,” because back then, many of us didn’t have electricity or lots of presents under a tree—except for one Christmas. We had gone to Midnight…


Miso Hungry | Documentary

This film is only available in the United States because of territorial licensing. What if there were a way to lose weight and live a longer, healthier life without giving up delicious meals or spending hours at the gym? Wouldn’t you want to know this secret to effortless good health? * Click the “Save” button…


The Five Greatest Gifts You Can Give to Those Around You

We often lose sight of the small steps we can personally take to improve the lives of those around us and offer them the greatest gifts we have to give. Below are the five greatest gifts you can give to those around you, that will cost you little but have the potential to improve their…


Giving Is Good for You

Fundraisers and requests from charities used to bother me. So did the collection plate at church. I felt guilty because no matter how much money we made, there was never enough to give any of it away. And with all the debt we had (it was plenty!), how could I be expected to help others…


Open Hearts Have Open Hands

When we’re generous, it’s generally something we do to benefit another’s well-being, but paradoxically, it increases our well-being as well. Being generous significantly boosts our mental health and sense of accomplishment in life. Besides all that, it feels terrific. Generosity Is a Lifestyle The Cambridge English Dictionary defines generous as “willing to give help or…


How to Schedule Your Business During the Holidays

The holiday season is an exciting time of year for businesses. However, the holiday rush stretches their resources thin as some businesses try to meet the high demand. For others, work has slowed down considerably and won’t pick up again until spring. Whether your workload rises or falls this holiday season, scheduling out your business responsibilities…


Gifts for the Giver: What We Gain When We Give

Writer and lecturer Dale Carnegie once said: “Life truly is a boomerang. What you give, you get.” Last year, I missed the birthday of an 8-year-old grandson. Having noticed on a recent visit to his home that he enjoyed driving nails into a board, I sent him an age-appropriate toolbelt and tools I’d found online….


What Every Kid Needs to Know About Greed and Thankfulness

If there is one thing that will ruin your kids’ lives, it’s greed. Teach them while they’re young how to pull the plug on greed and you will have prepared them in a very important way to not only survive but also thrive in the real world. You may want to start with this lesson:…


Do Some of All Three, and Enjoy the Ride

Dear Dave, I was talking to a friend the other day, and I couldn’t remember what you said about the three good uses for money and why each is important. Would you go over them again? Albert Dear Albert, I’ve been doing this for a lot of years, and after all that time studying finance…