October 31, 2024
The Science Behind Giving and Receiving Gifts
The act of giving elicits positive feelings and emotions for both the giver and the receiver, making it one of the most important exchanges you can have with someone.
Articles for tag: Acts Of Kindness
April 30, 2019
Removing Barriers to Community
By Melinda Gividen A story from Newton, Massachusetts, just outside Boston, is spreading joy across the country. Two-year-old Samantha Savitz lives there with her family; they moved to the neighborhood right before Sam was born. From the start, neighbors have loved on Sam and her family, sharing such things as cookies and casseroles with them. But the story grew more interesting when the family, and then the neighbors, learned that Samantha was born deaf. Over the last two years, Sam has become the most popular girl on the block. She takes daily walks with her parents, waving and smiling at
August 16, 2012
Deployed
University Christian Church challenged members to move beyond their comfort zones through “deployment assignments” that turned sermons into practical acts of prayer, service, generosity, and community outreach.
July 12, 2012
Barnabas Day
A church turns Sunday lunch into an opportunity for outreach, using Barnabas Day to show restaurant servers unexpected kindness, personal encouragement, and generous giving.
September 28, 2008
Let’s Bring Back Kindness
Victor M. Parachin explores practicing Christian kindness through Scripture, everyday examples, and five practical habits that encourage believers to make compassion and thoughtful action part of daily life.
