Helping Hand
A word about charitable giving.38 total reviews
Comment from LJbutterfly
Your message is clear, thoroughly covered, and powerful. As we strive to acquire more goods to make ourselves happier, Acts 20:35 in the Bible, tells us "It's more blessed to give than receive." During this holiday season, we should look to give, not only to our family and friends, but to those in need. Thanks for sharing your memory.
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2022
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Your message is clear, thoroughly covered, and powerful. As we strive to acquire more goods to make ourselves happier, Acts 20:35 in the Bible, tells us "It's more blessed to give than receive." During this holiday season, we should look to give, not only to our family and friends, but to those in need. Thanks for sharing your memory.
Comment Written 15-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2022
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Thank you for the kind words. Terry.
Comment from irishauthorme
What a great story, and remarkable that you remembered it long enough to relate it here.
I am reminded of the Book of Mark 12:43-44, where Jesus and his disciples are sitting near the temple treasury watching people donate into the receptacles. They see rich people deposit good sums, but then a widow comes and deposits two small, copper coins, which made a penny, also called a mite.
Jesus called to his disciples, telling them that the widow had donated more than the rich.
Very good writing,
irish
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2022
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What a great story, and remarkable that you remembered it long enough to relate it here.
I am reminded of the Book of Mark 12:43-44, where Jesus and his disciples are sitting near the temple treasury watching people donate into the receptacles. They see rich people deposit good sums, but then a widow comes and deposits two small, copper coins, which made a penny, also called a mite.
Jesus called to his disciples, telling them that the widow had donated more than the rich.
Very good writing,
irish
Comment Written 15-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2022
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Irish, thank you very much. There is no doubt that unsung people have been giving two mites, two quarters, or something similar for centuries to help others. God bless them. Terry.
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
This is such an uplifting message. I see how you were good at your job. You are also a very good writer. This is as good as Jesus's story of the widow's mite.
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2022
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This is such an uplifting message. I see how you were good at your job. You are also a very good writer. This is as good as Jesus's story of the widow's mite.
Comment Written 14-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2022
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Carol, thank you, maybe not quite as good as Jesus?s story, but close, LOL, Terry.
Comment from Annmuma
Because I read this while we were talking, I went back for a second look. Terry, it is well written-- certainly fits the season for giving and reminds us that perhaps the season for giving is year-around.
The reverse side of your story comes through as well -when one reads carefully-- Graciously accepting the small gifts for the given from the heart is giving in and of itself. Does that sense? Allowing others to give and graciously accepting the gift is indeed a gift of its very own.
Thanks for posting and I love the reference to Robert Kennedy's eulogy:
If you only help a little, you have helped a lot.
ann
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2022
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Because I read this while we were talking, I went back for a second look. Terry, it is well written-- certainly fits the season for giving and reminds us that perhaps the season for giving is year-around.
The reverse side of your story comes through as well -when one reads carefully-- Graciously accepting the small gifts for the given from the heart is giving in and of itself. Does that sense? Allowing others to give and graciously accepting the gift is indeed a gift of its very own.
Thanks for posting and I love the reference to Robert Kennedy's eulogy:
If you only help a little, you have helped a lot.
ann
Comment Written 14-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2022
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Ann, thank you for the six stars,and the wonderful review. Terry
Comment from Judy Lawless
Thanks for sharing this beautiful story about charity, Terry. It's a good lesson for us all to remember. I've heard that it's more often the people who have little, but appreciate what they do have, who are more willing to donate or lend a helping hand to others.
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2022
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Thanks for sharing this beautiful story about charity, Terry. It's a good lesson for us all to remember. I've heard that it's more often the people who have little, but appreciate what they do have, who are more willing to donate or lend a helping hand to others.
Comment Written 14-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2022
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Judy, thank you, you are right about those folks. Terry.
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You're most welcome, Terry.
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
You are a very generous and wise person. The value of giving is to give everything you can, the absolute value has no meaning. The value of receiving is knowing how to appreciate the effort that went into the giving rather than the number of dollars. I good receiver makes all givers feel equal. Kate xx
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2022
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You are a very generous and wise person. The value of giving is to give everything you can, the absolute value has no meaning. The value of receiving is knowing how to appreciate the effort that went into the giving rather than the number of dollars. I good receiver makes all givers feel equal. Kate xx
Comment Written 14-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2022
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Kate, thank you! Terry.
Comment from Wendy G
This reminds me of the story of the widow's mite in the Bible. Jesus said it was worth more than all other gifts because she gave all she had. Edward Kennedy's conclusion is an important one. A very well told story.
Wendy
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2022
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This reminds me of the story of the widow's mite in the Bible. Jesus said it was worth more than all other gifts because she gave all she had. Edward Kennedy's conclusion is an important one. A very well told story.
Wendy
Comment Written 14-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2022
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Wendy, Thank you. Terry.
Comment from Soledadpaz
Wow, this story is amazing. How lovely and touching for that lady to come in with her donation, no matter the size. It mattered greatly to her, it seems. She felt she was making a difference and she was, in fifty different ways.
Thank you for sharing this story. Yes, if you only help a little, you have helped a lot.
Sol
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2022
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Wow, this story is amazing. How lovely and touching for that lady to come in with her donation, no matter the size. It mattered greatly to her, it seems. She felt she was making a difference and she was, in fifty different ways.
Thank you for sharing this story. Yes, if you only help a little, you have helped a lot.
Sol
Comment Written 14-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2022
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Sol, thank you, Terry.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I love the final quote and your story is endearing and you certainly remembered that lady and her donation. Every cent counts Terry, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2022
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I love the final quote and your story is endearing and you certainly remembered that lady and her donation. Every cent counts Terry, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
Comment Written 14-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2022
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Dolly, thank you for reading. Terry.
Comment from Ulla
However small our donation it all counts. Especially if it comes from the heart, as your story so clearly showed. A great lesson could be learnt from this. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2022
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However small our donation it all counts. Especially if it comes from the heart, as your story so clearly showed. A great lesson could be learnt from this. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 14-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2022
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Ulla, thank you, Terry.