Today is Tuesday, May 2nd, 2017; Karen's Korner #3547
My sister, Jill, shared these thoughts from her 'Lutheran Witness':
"Some people are sticklers about tithing their income. But tithing includes more than just our money. Are you just as generous in giving your time to the Lord?
"A tenth of our day is just under two and a half hours. When we think of all the things we already cram into our day, it may seem impossible to give that much time to God. The good news is that 2.4 hours doesn't have to be spent all at once and we can make up the balance on weekends when we have more time.
"Here are some things you can do to fill 2.4 hours of your daily time for the Lord:
* study the Bible;
* pray for everyone you can think of;
* call someone who needs to hear from you;
* send an email to let someone know you're thinking of them;
* send a card of love or encouragement;
* fix a meal for a busy person;
* visit shut-ins, those who are ill, or dying;
* take cookies to a new neighbor and introduce yourself;
* listen to someone's problems and give godly advice;
* be a mentor;
* have a friend over for a special lunch.
"Once you make these things a habit, you'll be surprised to find that 2.4 hours just isn't enough time to serve God each day."
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