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"Grace is about giving people what they don't deserve--extending unmerited favor.  If we all got exactly what we deserved and only what we deserved, most of us would not be where we are today. "Think of all the times that someone--a parent, a friend, coworker, or even a Good Samaritan--extending a kindness to you that you didn't earn. "If you approach others with the attitude that you will only give them as much they give to you, your relationship never will have a chance to grow beyond that point.  But when someone makes a gesture based on grace--a gift or good deed that is unearned or undeserved---the relationship is deepened and enriched for both parties. "A gift given in grace will delight the one who receives it, as well as the one who gives it.  Grace is one of the deepest forms of communication in any relationship.  It says you care about someone for who that person is, not just what he or she does for you." - Mark Sanborn in F...

"We've heard of parents who give their children money on Sunday morning to put in the offering plate.  While donating money is a commendable thing, when children give what isn't theirs, the joy of giving is usually missed.  We've always encouraged our kids to give their own possessions, time, or money to those in need. "... Sometimes the best solution has been to use our organizational skills to help raise money, rather than simply giving it.  Working with our kids, we've taught them to organize, promote, and host fund-raising garage sales for our Boy Scout troop and drama group.  We've also hosted several silent auctions, with the kids helping collect donations, label item, and administrate the auction.  They'll never forget the time and effort they put forth.  But more importantly, they'll always remember the fun and success they had as hundreds of people came to the events and hundreds or thousands of dollars were raised. "Vo...