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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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