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20 Gifts to Give

By Charles R. Swindoll from his book “The Finishing Touch”

1. Mend a quarrel

2. Seek out a forgotten friend

3. Hug someone and tell him or her you love them

4. Forgive an enemy

5. Be gentle and patient with an angry person

6. Express appreciation, and often!

7. Make a childs heart glad

8. Find the time to keep a promise

9. Make or bake something for someone else, anonymously

10. Speak kindly to a stranger

11. Enter into anothers sorrow

12. Smile. Laugh a little. Laugh a little more

13. Take a walk with a friend

14. Kneel down and pet a dog

15. Lessen your demands on others

16. Apologize if you were wrong

17. Turn off the television and talk

18. Pray for someone who helped you when you hurt

19. Give a soft answer even though you feel strongly

20. Encourage an older person

Gifts come in all shapes and sizes. Some are tangible, some aren’t.
But the greatest gifts that we can share everyday
are a smile, a helping hand, and kindness.

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