Comments on: What’s on Your Spiritual Shopping List?

By: floyd samons

floyd samons — Fri, 09 Aug 2019 20:22:08 +0000

This reminds me to do this like all other things in life; by the heart and mind Jesus taught in the golden rule. Good reminder.

By: Pam Morrison

Pam Morrison — Fri, 09 Aug 2019 12:56:27 +0000

This is beautiful. As we mature and think about life as a series of opportunities to love others well, things like disposable serving containers move to the top of our lists. Simple, often unseen service makes God smile, I am sure!

By: Lynn D. Morrissey

Lynn D. Morrissey — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 20:33:36 +0000

Excellent notions, Lisa, and I ALWAYS stop at lemonade stands. Always. Or I walk home and get $! I do not want their lemonade, but I always give them a generous donation “for the cause”! Wow the last stand was something else. These kids had an entrepreneurial spirit…. not just lemonade, but brownies, which my husband did buy and did eat! But here is the deal. They spoke on a walkie-talkie to their kitchen crew, and whatever your order was delivered on a tiny remote truck which sped from kitchen down the driveway to the stand on the sidewalk. It drove their dog nuts! 🙂 I am also more frequently trying to give books away, and if I can see it is a good read, but not one I will savor again or use as reference, I’m trying to refrain from highlighting and writing in them. But, frankly, that is rare. I learn better that way. But some of my really well-loved books are dated repeatedly and scribbled beyond recognition. some of those I have finally gained all I’m going to have to gain from them, and have reluctantly had to pitch them. Yes, Virginia, you may throw out a book. Those comments I’d written were far too personal for consumption by others; plus, they would have been hard pressed to read the actual text! 🙂

I always am fascinated by what you share. Hope all is well w/ you!
xo
Lynn

By: Michele Morin

Michele Morin — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 17:10:24 +0000

Now I don’t feel so strange!
I have a collection of containers, just the right size for sending leftovers home with guests who “need” them.
And I’ve recently started buying disposable baking dishes. So much easier!!

By: Barbara Harper

Barbara Harper — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 15:51:10 +0000

I love when people bring meals with disposable containers. It’s hard to deal with multiple extra containers that people bring food in, both in space (they don’t fit anywhere so usually stay out on the counter til I can return them) and keeping them straight. Great idea to make your gift easy to receive.

Sounds like a great resource for keeping others in mind in regard to our stuff.

By: bill (cycleguy)

bill (cycleguy) — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 13:39:21 +0000

The older I get the more I realize stuff doesn’t really matter. And after cleaning out a hoarder’s apartment this past month, I’m ready to purge even more. I prefer to invest in people anyway. Good thoughts today Lisa. Hope your visit with your granddaughter (oh and her parents) went well.

By: Rebecca Hastings

Rebecca Hastings — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 13:33:26 +0000

I love this idea! A list of things to be the best servant of God I can be!

By: Laurie

Laurie — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 13:30:36 +0000

What wonderful advice! I do keep a trove of disposable containers to use to give food away (my go-to is lasagne too), but I never thought of giving my books to the person I thought of while reading it. I love that idea. I am going to start doing it today.

By: Martha J Orlando

Martha J Orlando — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 13:10:47 +0000

“When you give, make your gift easy to receive.”
I love that line, Lisa! And of course, you’ve given us another good recommendation for what sounds like a great book. May we all hone our spiritual shopping lists.
Blessings!