Yup, even poor folks (like me) can give... it doesn't always have to be money. One time I stopped by a coffee stand and ordered a mug of java, while taking a few sips the lady behind the counter and I rolled into a conversation. I found out she didn't have the money to buy her children a computer. I'm not a rich guy, but I do know computers. And I have a friend that sells older Pemtium 4 machines for (sometimes) $50, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and computer and all... fifty bucks. Not something everybody knows how to find, I suppose (unless tey were looking.)

So it was impressed upon me from Above that I could help this lady get a computer.

I had just came from a garage sale where I had to sell about 100 DVDs in order to pay for my credit card bills that month. It was actually quite a bit more money than I needed, so I decided to get that lady a computer from my friend.

I really didn't have the money to spend. But that's where doing something from the heart is different than NOT doing something because you're stingy, Without even a second thought, I contacted my friend and told him I needed a computer. This time he just happened to have one, loaded with Microsoft Office and everything... for $40.

I bought it and took it to the lady at the coffee stand then asked her where I could leave it. She had me put it in her car, and she was able to take it home that night after work. I figured now her kids could have a computer to do their homework on at home.

She had explained to me that she had been working three jobs, and that she just couldn't afford a computer. It only took me like 2 seconds to decide that I was the one to get her a computer to use for her kids. I had never met her before, and I've never seen her since.

Just before I left, all I said was that the reason I got her the computer was because I was a Christian and that God had blessed my life with the ability to know where to get computers for really cheap, and I just wanted to bless her because he had blessed me. I just left it at that, and when I left there was a small amount of liquid in her eyes.

Sometimes when the poor give, it isn't ten percent. That 40 bucks was all the money I had until the beginning of the month. But I figured her kids could use a computer. I'd say the 40 bucks was more like about 78% or so of what I made that week. Sometimes part of having faith is indeed living on the edge, and believing God will provide. He does, and I am lacking for nothing.

And, yes I am amazed when people say "if I only made this much, I could start giving."

The only money I have is a few coins in a coffee can in the kitchen. But even somebody with nothing can take what they know and are blessed with and give it to God to make a blessing for somebody.

Excellent posts everyone, It's been a great read. Just returned home from my weekly car club meeting. This is a great time of year to hear of others giving to the less fortunate. Lord knows that this year with our nervous and "Edgy" economy more and more are in need of help. Not that they are homeless or starving to death, but many families are "slipping" just enough to find hard times and empty pocket books. our club has already attended 2 food drives,a One Warm Coat drive, and a Toys for Tots drive. now till Christmas we have another 7 events listed we plan to support as a club. It's great to read stories about people just doing for others just because "Something" made them..or because They woke up feeling good that morning, or just felt that doing something for someone else would make their day. I'm a Firm believer in Karma and the whole "Pay It Forward" Theory myself. I Loved the quote about shining on, that is my favorite Sammy Hagar Song!

Shine on!

I just love the dancing bananas... LOL

Just stopping in to say hi.....no work for the next 4 days....so...who knows what will happen...I don't plan on being here though....so...hello...goodbye...thank you and good night.....Elvis has left the building....

Peace....


not sure why I am rolling on the floor laughing...oh well....

<<<<<<< poor of the pocket, but rich of the Spirit = Edgy

why? it was the Elvis line .. LMAO

See now. A 1-liner IS doable for our Jim!!!

<---Me being edgy in fade2blacks garden

LMAO.....local mental aide office?

I discovered something last night....but I don't know what it was ..so....it must not have been to important....or was it too much gin in my Mt. Dew?

Hey now .. that's an upgrade! before it was just a backyard

How about


<---this is me when i was on Judy's land?

Edgy guys?

Do you mean like the alpiners or cliff-hangers?

Sir! put down the binoculars, and step away from the window....and pull your pants back up....lol...sorry....had to say something...lol

do I make the EDGY cut ????

if you like .. sure

you were normal til you put the horns on darlin

which is why he needs to pull his pants back up, ma'am