Scripture reminds us to not lose heart in our giving because we know that God says He will reward those who are kind to the poor.

We can be on the same team, occupy the same space, and still experience a disconnect from one another. We need someone greater than ourselves to declare that we all belong.

When my children were young, a friend invited us to share the experience of going strawberry picking in the Georgia countryside with her and her children. The place was vast, and there was plenty to pick.

We all have experienced occasions when life gets to be too much to handle, and it is tempting to give up.