Educationally Speaking Dec 2010 - Consider the value of gift giving

As we enter this holiday season, let us consider the value of the gift of giving. Many of our youth understand this important value and practice is regularly. For too many however, it is a lesson we need to continuously teach and reteach. Why give?

Give… because you have talents.

Give… because others can benefit from your talents.

Give… because you have skills.

Give… because others can benefit from your skills.

Give… time, because it is one of the greatest expressions of love.

Give… of your possessions because there are those in greater need.

Give… because it will enrich your life in addition...