Friday, November 18, 2016

428 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ
*A Smart Gift*
"It is more blessed to give than receive." Acts 20:35

A few days ago I wrote and told you about a man named Wally. In our short time meeting the Holly Spirit graced our conversation. Wally shared several neat little stories with me but one has stayed in the front of my mind to share with all of you.
Wally and his church family help put together shoes boxes filled with fun items to send across seas. I believe it's called "The Shoebox Mission."
Last year when they delivered all the items the children were so thrilled. Some of these children live in desperate poverty stricken communities and have never even been given a gift before. One of the little boys was thrilled to find some candy amongst his box. He had a roll of smarty candies and was delighted for the first time to have something to share and offer someone else. He went up to the lady who was a part of the mission to offer her a piece of candy from his shoebox.
Wally said that the lady told the little boy, "No thank you," but after thinking on it realized she should have taken the piece of candy he offered because it was the first time, in the boys life, he had a gift to offer someone else.
The Challenge:
Be a part of the shoe box mission this  holiday season! A wonderful way to share Gods loving grace with impoverished children around the world.


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