The original collection of inspirational true stories about acts of kindness and generosity of spirit—with suggestions for living more compassionately. The unprecedented success of Random Acts of Kindness has not only inspired many individuals, but also led Congress to declare a National Random Acts of Kindness Week in February 1995. The inspiration for the kindness movement, Random Acts of Kindness is an antidote for a weary world. The true stories, thoughtful quotations, and suggestions for generosity in this book will inspire you to live more compassionately and experience the joys of sharing and kindness. What if everyone started performing good deeds every day? This inspiring collection presents many true stories of people who’ve committed, received, and observed voluntary acts of kindness—and seen for themselves how small acts of goodness can make a big difference in people’s lives. A USA Today Best Bet for Educators

"I read Phil's book, Rethink Communication, and it's excellent. I picked up several nuggets of wisdom for myself, and highly recommend it to anyone looking for practical ways to improve their communication. "-John Maxwell The church doesn't have a message problem. The church is facing a message delivery problem. The old communication playbook no longer works. What worked before isn't working anymore. It's time to rethink communication and leverage the greatest opportunities we've ever had to communicate in the church. In Rethink Communication, Phil Bowdle walks through the new reality for what attendance, engagement, and attention look like for the church. Then he offers a practical communication playbook you can use to communicate anything in your church-and actually connect. These practical tips and proven strategies will work regardless of size, staff, or budget. Communication has been overlooked for far too long in the church. It's time for that to change. It's time to rethink communication for the church.

From a simple smile to a soft wave hello, tiny acts of kindness can fly to faraway places . . . then flutter right back into your arms. In Tiny Acts of Kindness, author-illustrator Thuy Ha weaves a heartwarming rhythmic tale about the magical powers of kindness.

Tithing, Giving and the New Testament sets out to examine tithing from the New Covenant's perspective and without preconceived ideas. It starts examining tithing in the Old Testament. Then explores what the New Testament says about giving. Were the Christians in the 1st century churches, the churches we find in the New Testament, tithing? How did they apply giving? To whom did they give, how much and based on which principle? If they had a "budget," what would the items in this budget look like? Inevitably, it compares their practices with our practices. There is much that can be learn about this topic from the Word of God and the purpose of this book is to bring it to light for the benefit and the enlightenment of the readers. Anastasios Kioulachoglou is a business consultant and lay teacher in the body of Christ. He is a native Greek speaker. In his spare time he works on his Bible teaching, online magazine "The Journal of Biblical Accuracy" (www.jba.gr).

Are you dealing with a difficult time in your life, such as the loss of a job or a devastating disappointment? If so, this book will help you overcome the adversity you face. You will be able to master these six steps easily and learn how to survive and thrive. Hundreds of people have used this program successfully and effectively. Jack Doueck tells his incredible story of losing his business and how he and many others overcame extreme adversity using the methods described in this book. If you are looking to make a comeback, this inspirational book will help change your life. This book provides valuable information on the six steps to overcoming adversity in a clear and simple style. It inspires the reader with true anecdotes of dozens of people who implemented these steps to improve their lives. This is a practical guide to turn tragedy into triumph, stress into success and enrich your life. You will learn how to apply these six simple strategies to create long-term success. If you or a loved one are feeling hopeless or depressed, this book is just what you need to turn your life around. If you have just lost your job and you need a lifeline - this book will give you the tools you need to get through it and emerge stronger, wiser, happier, and more successful. Click here for a video animation about the book: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rebkumxsijY&t=3s

"A collection of ideas for parents and caregivers who wish to engage in service activities with young children"--