May 2, 2014
Let's keep pushing back the dark in this world by being a bright spot and shining the light of Christ!
We are each given talents from God to be a bright spot, so let's use them and brighten this dark world!
Posted by Gaile Brittain.
March 17, 2014
Idea #14 - Surprise someone by sending them a care package in the mail! A sure way to brighten someone's day. Who doesn't love fuzzy socks?
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December 7, 2012
Idea #13 - Attach a Christmas Bright Spot Card to some candy or a small gift to brighten the season for someone. The card says, "May your days be merry and bright." Small acts of kindness really do make a difference.
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Posted by Gaile Brittain.
August 11, 2012
Idea #12 - Bright Spot Ministries will send you 1 dozen pens and bookmarks FREE (while supply lasts) for you to give out to brighten your corner of the world. Just e-mail gaile@brightspotministries.com and include your name and address. Bright Spot bookmarks are also downloadable from the homepage.
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Posted by Gaile Brittain.
March 28, 2012
Idea #11 - Here's a simple and inexpensive idea to brighten someone's day... buy some packs of chewing gum and add a little label that says "Stick with Jesus. He's the Way, the Truth, and the Life." You may download and print some labels from the homepage. These are fun to give to folks at drive-thru windows (fast food, banks, etc.)
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Posted by Gaile Brittain.
January 28, 2012
Idea #10 - Purchase some 100 Grand candy bars (you can get regular size or fun size). Add the labels (available on the homepage) and share them with some folks who need a Bright Spot in their day. The message on the label says...
Do you know what's better than $100,000? Knowing you have a home in heaven.
"For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life."
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Posted by Gaile Brittain.
January 22, 2012
Idea # 9 - Bake a cake to share with your co-workers. Here's a simple and yummy recipe for Sour Cream Pound Cake.
- 1 box golden butter recipe cake mix
- 4 eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup plain flour
- 1 cup milk
- 8 ounces of sour cream
- 1 stick of margarine (slightly melted)
Mix all ingredients (with an electric mixer) and pour into a greased and floured (or use cooking spray)bundt pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour.
Homemade cake will surely brighten someone's day!
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Posted by Gaile Brittain.
January 19, 2012
Idea #8 - One of my friends in Hickory, NC is sharing God's love in a tangible way. She randomly gave away over thirty hand-crocheted dishcloths during the Christmas season. Susie said, "You would be surprized at the response from people who normally don't get an extra pat on the back, like the mailman, delivery people and the person at the drivethru or the doctor's office. It blessed me as well." Way to go Susie! Thanks for being a Bright Spot!
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January 8, 2012
Idea #7 - Where are you going today? What are you doing? Plan to be a bright spot wherever you are, whatever you're doing. How? Smile. Share a kind word. Give a compliment. Help someone. Call someone. Send a card. Visit a neighbor. Do something! Continue reading...
Posted by Gaile Brittain.
December 19, 2011
Idea #6 - Last week, Bright Spot Ministries sponsored a coloring contest at a community college. College students ages 17 to 60 enjoyed coloring a Christmas picture. We had one first place winner and two runner-up winners. I encourage you to enjoy some simple pleasures in life. Coloring is relaxing. You can color with your family or some friends. Why not visit a local rest home and color with some of the residents? Continue reading...
Posted by Gaile Brittain.