Giving in a Year That Keeps on Taking - Encouragement for Today - December 15, 2020

Timeless truths for peace and perspective from Proverbs 31 ministries [Crosscards.com Logo]( Encouragement for Today [Sami McDonald]December 15, 2020 Giving in a Year That Keeps on Taking [SAMI MACDONALD]( Lee en [español]( “For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what one does not have.” [2 Corinthians 8:12]( (NIV) Each time I think about generous giving this Christmas — both to those across the world and those dear to me — a knot forms in my stomach. How are we supposed to get in the spirit of giving and exercise generosity when many of us are financially and emotionally drained from the effects of 2020? This year has taken so much from every one of us, and from some more than others. Jobs have been lost; good health has been hijacked; and weddings, graduations, travel plans and other once-in-a-lifetime events have been downsized, postponed or canceled. And for some, loved ones have passed unexpectedly into eternity. [CONTINUE READING →]( [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( You May Also Like: [10 Inspiring Quotes to Get You in the Christmas Spirit]( Kristen Terrette Here are 10 inspiring quotes to get you in the Christmas spirit... [CONTINUE READING →]( [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( [Christmas Light Show Set To 'Mary Did You Know']( One family is reminding us of the real reason for Christmas with an incredible holiday light show set to ‘Mary Did You Know.’ [CONTINUE READING →]( [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( [Crosscards.com Logo]( [Read about Salem Web Network]( | [Unsubscribe From This Email]( [Email Preference Center]( | [View in Browser]( © 2020 Salem Web Network. All rights reserved. 111 Virginia Street, Suite 500, Richmond, VA 23219. This email is never sent unsolicited. You are receiving this email because your email address, {EMAIL}, is signed up to receive newsletters, updates, and special offers from Encouragement for Today. [Link](