The sermon Sunday focused on "extravagant" expressions of love. John 12:1-8 provided a beautiful example as Mary went "extreme" in showing her love, gratitude, and commitment to Jesus. We tend to show our love and kindness to others in carefully measured spoonfuls as opposed to being generous and doing the unexpected.We might consider taking up the challenge to perform "random acts of kindness." If you have experienced the grace, love, and kindness of God...it's time to begin sharing it with others as freely has God has shared it with you. What might that look like? Here are some suggestions for such "random acts of kindness."
- Visit or call a lonely neighbor.
- Rake someone's yard.
- Give an unexpected gift.
- Financially encourage someone going on a mission trip.
- Buy someone's meal at a restaurant (anonymously).
- Pay for the person's order behind you in the drive-through.
- Leave a "Thank You" note.
- Give a compliment.
- Drive courteously.
- Forgive a mistake.
- Listen with your heart.
- Provide a scholarship for a kid to go to camp.
- Leave a surprise note for someone you love.
- Tell someone about Jesus.
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