very satisfying. However, I have felt weird this whole year about showing everyone how much I'm donating. It feels like I'm tooting my own horn and makes me uncomfortable. So I'm glad it's over, but I'm also glad I did it, and saw how much of a difference not eating out makes. And giving up haircuts, some clothing, some presents, etc. That money can go to something much more useful. And I want to think of other things I don't need, since we Americans can spend our money so frivolously.
I don't have any big speech to end this, this is it. It's been a pretty simple blog the whole year (much to my sisters amusement) and I'll finish it simply.
Hope this helps someone else out there to give more to others and less to themselves.
New Living Translation (NLT) Matthew 6:19-21 19 “Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. 21 Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.
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This was an important and impressive effort. It inspired me and honored God.
ReplyDeletethanks Barry!
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