Small Towns--100 Words

Small towns.

Small towns usually get a terrible rap.

Few services. Slow when they have services. Many miles from “civilization.”

All of those statements may be true.

Until someone comes along and surprises you with kindness.

Today, I needed some papers faxed. It wasn’t convenient to drive the paperwork to my mortgage person.

A fax was the logical choice.

Several calls to area businesses. No one could fax. Not WalMart. Not Walgreens.

Finally, Snider Pharmacy came through. One man shop. Probably struggling to stay in business.

Offered to fax at no charge!

The wonder of small towns. And, nice people.

Kindness--100 Words

Kindness.

Yesterday, while ministering in a caring place, I saw countless acts of kindness. Few were random. Most were intentional. All made a difference in another’s life.

From giving directions to someone who is directionally challenged to the healing hands of a medical professional, all acts of kindness. From a parking attendant with a huge umbrella to the prayers for healing and comfort, all acts of kindness to people in need.

Some acts of kindness take time, some require none. Some are planned, some are spontaneous.

What kindness will you show today, in Jesus’ name, to a person in need?

Kindness--100 Words

“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle” (Plato).

Ever given any thought to what Plato said?

Ever considered that the person giving you such a difficult time is really having a worse day than you?

What about that guy riding your bumper, flashing his lights, and honking his horn?

Yeah. That guy.

You’re supposed to be kind to him? Who said? At that point, should I even care what Plato said? Maybe not. But, what’s that? Oh, Jesus said something about this?

“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”

Now that’s tough.