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I'm so excited! I read Donna's blog and got some serious inspiration today. God's timing is so perfect. In our family devotions this week, we've been focusing on 1 Corinthians 13--specifically "love is long suffering and kind." Something we are working on around here. So perplexing to me how I can be so polite and pleasant to virtual strangers and friends, but it's so much harder with those I live with. And Donna gave an amazing example of kindness on her blog today, so I'm going to read her post for the kids tomorrow during our devotional time. Talk about a random act of kindness. Then I want to make a tally chart (for kindness and patience) and the kids and I--I know, hard to believe that I need to work on those areas--not! ;) We'll get to put a tally mark on it when we are patient and/0r kind to someone. It will be on the honor system. It's just a way to help us to remember during the day to work at it so that at some point it will become more of a habit. Soooo, thank you, Donna! God used you today!

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DonnaG said…
Thanks for the shout out. But I must admit that I can not recall not even one blog where I would have inspired kindness. But I am glad you got something from it! :)
June 30, 2007 at 7:10 AM
Run-alyn said…
That is awesome!!! At our church, we encourage the children to go above and beyond.. even if it means picking up trash in the neighborhood park.. or helping mom with groceries.. For doing this (they document them in their folder signed by parent) they receive "church money" which is good for the store.. with such neat toys.. they are sure to love!!! Its an incentive to do the right thing and get rewarded for it!! They also receive awards! But what a great thing to teach children!!! Our time is of value especially when we help those in need.
July 3, 2007 at 9:37 AM
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