AppNotes

February 4, 2021

There’s nothing quite as compassionate and fulfilling as helping another human. We never know the story of another or what burdens they may carry. God blesses each and every one us, and those blessings are meant to be shared, even with a stranger. Sometimes sharing our blessings is as simple as a smile, an ear to just hear them, but my personal favorite, is a hug. Did you know that hugging releases “feel good” hormones?! And not just for the person receiving; for you, too! Sometimes it takes a simple act of kindness to turn a person’s thoughts to God. Do not miss out on an opportunity to share the very graces that have been poured upon you for the benefit of another. This, my friends, shows our love of God, and bringing that very gift into our community is so powerful.

Bible Reading

James 2:14-17 NIV
What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.