Acts of Love

Today, while at a sporting goods store I came across a North Face men's jacket marked down from $120 to $19.95 – so, I bought it!  I didn't know who I would give this jacket to.  I just knew that within the hour I'd be giving it to someone who needed to keep warm that night.  I just trusted that Spirit would make it happen.  Low and behold, it did happened, within the hour.  I went to eat lunch at Zippy's Café, in my usual communal spot with comfy chairs and pillows.  A little family-tribe arrived with kids that spread throughout the entire cozy space, so I gladly moved to a table that looked out the window to the street.

Within minutes I spotting the recipient of the new coat - a homeless man was walking then stopped right next to my car!  He was eating something from a brown bag.  I got up from my meal, crossed the street, and asked him if he needed a warm coat.  With no hesitation, he said - Yes.  I opening my car and...

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Free Street Prayers

Today something magical happened....

Many of you know that I often give warm clothes to the homeless during the winter months.  Well...while I was driving to the co-op, I saw a man on crutches with only a windbreaker on.  I knew to stop for him.  I parked in a well-lighted gas station and called out to him, asking if he needed warm clothes.  He said yes, and came over.  A car had hit him and broke his leg about a month ago.  Due to medical expenses, he lost his ability to pay rent and became homeless.  He was grateful to get a new wool hat, shoes, socks, pants and thermal underwear, too!  But, the magic was only starting to happen.  Another man, who was standing nearby, came over and said he saw what I did for man on crutches.  He asked me to pray for him...so I prayed for Daniel.  Then, when he walked away another man walked up and said, "I saw you pray for that man, would you pray for me, too?"  His name was Scott, and I...

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