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“You can lean on me brother, I can see you’ve carried too long…”
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30
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Give Me Your Eyes by Brandon Heath
Looked down from a broken skyTraced out by the city lightsMy world from a mile highBest seat in the house tonight Touched down on the cold black topHold on for the sudden stopBreathe in the familiar shockOf confusion and chaos All those people goin’ somewhereWhy have I never cared? Give me Your eyes for just […]
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Thank You
Today I said thank you a lot. People like it when you say thank you because you are actually acknowledging that they are doing something nice to you, and that makes them feel really good. God is love and you’re doing something that’s loving and kind. You are building a better community and that’s exactly […]
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The Many Lenses of Kindness
Kindness from the literal to the transformational in the … Dictionary Kind-ness /kīn(d)nǝs/ Noun. The quality of being friendly, generous and considerate “he thanked them for their kindness and support” Bible as we’ve read in the Advent Blog People we’ve met in the Advent Blog Marble Easter Offering Since 1968, Marble Collegiate Church […]
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“Find your People”
I do not normally share a new song on the blog with the readers. Three days ago, Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors released a new song that is worth sharing to the blog focused on kindness. As it really talks how we treat others and how we want to be treated. Who are the people […]
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Some thoughts on kindness…
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along […]
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Kindness is all Around
We are often wrapped up in our thoughts when small acts of kindness surround us. When I am blessed with these moments, they remind me that we inherently have good hearts that try to help the world be a better place. It gives me the courage to do the same, despite the current environment that […]
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Every Wednesday
Every Wednesday. Rain or shine. Cold or hot. The F to the B to the golf cart to a crew of “older adults“ Gathered with Jerry, our intrepid leader, to work… Pulling weeds, Raking leaves, Chipping away at icy walkways, Laying wood chips on weathered paths, Planting, clearing, protecting. Our beloved Central Park. This gift […]