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by Sally Matheny
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| Strangers in Our Homes |
If a stranger shows up at my front door, 9 times out of 10, I’m not letting him in. I may not even go to the door. I suppose I’ve listened to too many horror stories. Some were fictional. Some were real.
Maybe you’re brave and open your door every time. The Bible does say,
“Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.” Hebrews 13:1-2(NIV)
However, you could be like me. You listened to the school presentations on stranger danger. Crime stories in the news made an impression. Let’s not forget the numerous scriptures mentioning the necessity of posting guards.
So, should we allow strangers into their homes?
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by Sally Matheny
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| Blessed by an Act of Christian Kindess |
Kindness breaks through barriers. One act of kindness can turn a person's day around. Just one thoughtful deed has the potential to open up a whole, new life for someone.
This week I'm reposting an article I wrote about this time last year. It prompted an overflowing of two-way blessings. I thought it would be beneficial to post it again. There are many stories about random acts of kindness. One account is of a family waiting until their neighbors went to work. Then, they secretly placed a festive welcome mat at their front door. The children especially liked giving in secret; much like that St. Nicholas fellow did long ago.
Not expecting anything in return, not even recognition, keeps the giver humble, and focused on the giving.
Kind deeds are a great way to help us concentrate on other people rather than ourselves. Children, who are constantly adding to their wish lists, are prime candidates for this type of family project.
You can find free downloads of cards and tags on the internet to print and leave for the recipients of your random acts of kindness.
However, for my family's secret giving, I wanted to create a different kind of tag. I desired to add a twist of faith—something that told about the ultimate act of kindness—that of Jesus Christ. The result is a card that begins: “You’re B.A.C.K.! (Blessed by an Act of Christian Kindness). The card ends by sharing about God's greatest act of kindness and how it isn't random at all, but intentional.
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