T.E.A.M.

T.E.A.M.
Together Everyone Achieves More!

Remember back a few years ago, there was a skit on SNL where a so called organization (Homelessville) and a look alike Salvation Army Santa were competing for donations to help the needy? So super funny. In the end they decided they could do more good if they both used the strengths and talents they were given and teamed up together. I'm not promoting SNL in any way, they say and do a lot of inappropriate things, but this skit in particular (which I do love), although meant to be funny, has a lot of truth. Why compete against each other when we can do more good together?

This Christmas season I want to encourage you to think outside the big shinny box with the pretty bow on top. There are so many great organizations out there that are doing great things in the name of Jesus to help others. Below is a list of a few of them. I just want you to look at giving a little different this year. It’s good to give to our families, it shows love and appreciation, but just think of what could happen if we also gave to someone who doesn’t feel loved? A widow who longs for the love she once had from her husband. An orphaned child who has never felt the love and care from a Mom or Dad. An inner city teen whose life could not only changed, but the lives of their families and generations to come as well if they only knew the love of Jesus. Remember how our lives were changed when we first received that gift?

Together we can give and be blessed because were a TEAM and Together Everyone Achieves More.

A few great organizations to give to this Christmas season and all year long and in no particular order. Check out their sites!

Kansas City Rescue Mission
http://www.kcrm.org/newkcrm/Identity

Kids Across America
http://www.kidsacrossamerica.org/

A21 Champaign
http://www.thea21campaign.org/

Amazima Ministries (Kisses from Katie)
http://amazima.org/

Compassion International
http://www.compassion.com/

I Sanctuary
http://www.isanctuary.org/

City Union Mission
http://www.cityunionmission.org/

Hope Faith Ministries
http://www.hopefaithministries.org/

A Hope for the Homeless (of course)
http://ahopeforthehomeless.blogspot.com/

12 Days until Christmas!!! Are you ready?
Love y'all

*Note: I am not receiving any compensation from any of the above organizations. These are just my opinions alone.