tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6059703145604803817.post666920994345297896..comments2023-07-09T04:18:54.629-07:00Comments on From Carol's Quill: POCKET CHANGEUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6059703145604803817.post-79861735048137828662012-09-17T09:33:58.339-07:002012-09-17T09:33:58.339-07:00@ Traci - very interesting comments from your past...@ Traci - very interesting comments from your pastor as well as your own experience. I hope the man and his dog do end up in a novel! From Carols Quillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14352913133598003358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6059703145604803817.post-66458242993437343162012-09-17T09:32:53.375-07:002012-09-17T09:32:53.375-07:00@ Lynn - No I don't think I've read your $...@ Lynn - No I don't think I've read your $25 post. I'll look for it on your site. Thanks.<br /><br />@ Deborah - Good for you, Deborah. I need to try harder every time.From Carols Quillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14352913133598003358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6059703145604803817.post-67115473822616689032012-09-15T17:53:11.237-07:002012-09-15T17:53:11.237-07:00Excellent and convicting post, Carol. Sometimes I ...Excellent and convicting post, Carol. Sometimes I give in such instances, but sometimes I don't, for a number of reasons. <br /><br />My pastor has several stories about homeless people and giving. One guy wouldn't let my pastor give him anything other than a meal, even though he was offering to buy the guy a tent, a sleeping bag, whatever he needed. The guy said he had everything he needed, but thanks anyway. Another guy was rude, taking everything out of the care package my pastor gave him and throwing it out onto the beach.<br /><br />The last time I gave something, it was a meal I bought for a guy and his dog. God had just blessed me with a job after several months of being unemployed, and I felt led to share the blessing. Had an interesting conversation with the guy too. He might end up in one of my novels...TraciBhttp://tracibonney.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6059703145604803817.post-6457001958878997262012-09-15T01:04:40.301-07:002012-09-15T01:04:40.301-07:00Great post, Carol. Like you, I give the money, unl...Great post, Carol. Like you, I give the money, unless I discern something's not right. But then I still offer to get them something to eat. I just can't look the other way. Deborah K. Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02696939901849412299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6059703145604803817.post-25010244855150309212012-09-13T18:20:27.327-07:002012-09-13T18:20:27.327-07:00Great post, Carol! I don't know if you ever re...Great post, Carol! I don't know if you ever read my post about $25. I learned the hard way. When God says give, I give! No matter what it is!lynnmosherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05150393635514942267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6059703145604803817.post-5152409031399703162012-09-13T11:22:57.709-07:002012-09-13T11:22:57.709-07:00@ Pam - good thoughts. Pan handling shouldn't ...@ Pam - good thoughts. Pan handling shouldn't be a career to encourage people to. From Carols Quillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14352913133598003358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6059703145604803817.post-16433140097691881212012-09-13T10:54:30.383-07:002012-09-13T10:54:30.383-07:00I was not inclined to help the people who were sta...I was not inclined to help the people who were standing every day at off- ramp corners begging. It tended to be the same people every time and I did not want to encourage them to take that up as their life's work. I think our area has put in laws now to stop the practice and I am glad. I think there are other ways that I can help those in need that are better for all concerned. Pam B.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6059703145604803817.post-43724629297842988722012-09-13T07:32:51.675-07:002012-09-13T07:32:51.675-07:00@ Christine - I'm sorry you had that experienc...@ Christine - I'm sorry you had that experience. You're right that sometimes we get confused about how to react. All we can do is our best at the time -- and then pray.<br /><br />@ Jack - oh, the perfect scripture. We should just do our best and give whatever we have even if it's not gold or silver (or copper or nickel).From Carols Quillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14352913133598003358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6059703145604803817.post-10247395763909308882012-09-13T07:29:37.745-07:002012-09-13T07:29:37.745-07:00@ Chris - I love that you pray with people on the ...@ Chris - I love that you pray with people on the beach. I think I'd do that if I weren't a woman--and I wish I didn't feel that way (insecure and defenseless). <br /><br />@ Terrie - I do hope it's true that the harder the times, the more God works through His people. I will absolutely keep your words in my heart and try harder.<br /><br />@ Stephanie and Bill - thank you for your thoughts. I agree that we need to think about how to respond.<br /><br />@ Tracy - yep; I'm pretty much all about word play--why I love children's writing best. They appreciate it. (smile)From Carols Quillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14352913133598003358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6059703145604803817.post-19231269002072576752012-09-13T07:25:30.107-07:002012-09-13T07:25:30.107-07:00@ Heather - I loved "Under the Overpass,"...@ Heather - I loved "Under the Overpass," too. I used to keep McDonalds coupons in my purse but when they went to gift cards, it felt cumbersome. I completely love the idea of creating little gift packages to hand out. I think I'll ask hubby to start bringing home the hotel goodies. Thanks!From Carols Quillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14352913133598003358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6059703145604803817.post-30100520443502298412012-09-13T00:27:10.626-07:002012-09-13T00:27:10.626-07:00great post
I'm always reminded of Peter and Jo...great post<br />I'm always reminded of Peter and John at the beautiful gate.<br />"Silver and Gold I don't have but that which I have I give you....."<br />I long to do that....maybe God will grant my longing but even if He doesn't He is still God.<br />Biiiiiig hug Jack Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12465209574233749995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6059703145604803817.post-64634638223647150282012-09-12T18:37:00.012-07:002012-09-12T18:37:00.012-07:00I saw a homeless man at the corner today and I did...I saw a homeless man at the corner today and I didn't know how to react. I usually keep protein bars in my car to give out. When I looked out to where he kept his possessions the food he had was just strewn about. It seemed like what you'd see if you took things out of your pocket and scattered them looking for something in particular. So I didn't roll down my window this time. It confused me. Christine L.Hendersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6059703145604803817.post-42762062649014331622012-09-12T17:21:50.620-07:002012-09-12T17:21:50.620-07:00Thought provoking... and a great play on wordsThought provoking... and a great play on wordsTracy Krausshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066853243062725525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6059703145604803817.post-88417394082745963892012-09-12T16:39:00.569-07:002012-09-12T16:39:00.569-07:00Very good Carol - I agree it's our giving God ...Very good Carol - I agree it's our giving God expects (and we can control), but we can't control others with what they do with it.Bill Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15025532620936975402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6059703145604803817.post-13109903167734926722012-09-12T15:32:48.190-07:002012-09-12T15:32:48.190-07:00Your post made me ponder just how I have responded...Your post made me ponder just how I have responded to the needy in the past and how I might change my response in future. Thank you. BlessingsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09706829587397627049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6059703145604803817.post-81789414267137348272012-09-12T14:55:55.450-07:002012-09-12T14:55:55.450-07:00Beautiful Carol. Very appropriate for all seasons....Beautiful Carol. Very appropriate for all seasons. Seems that the harder times get, the more God moves through His people. We are, after all, His hands and His feet to a lost world. How blessed we are to touch another with God's love and Pocket Change can change the world! Peace and BlessingsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01571892159506683588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6059703145604803817.post-45938164198135760112012-09-12T11:02:41.630-07:002012-09-12T11:02:41.630-07:00I did a stint as a "homeless" person, fo...I did a stint as a "homeless" person, for 3 months once. It wasn't quite as dramatic as most of these people, I stayed with friends, but it gave me a certain bit of perspective. Here in Jacksonville we have quite a few of them at the beach. I often will pray with them there and try to offer them encouragement. Sometimes our time is the one thing we could share with them more... many of them don't like to ask for money but I give to them anyway. Not always, but when I can. Great post Carol, very meaningful!!chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04706030381872535268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6059703145604803817.post-83287171815450115862012-09-12T10:20:38.068-07:002012-09-12T10:20:38.068-07:00I think I'm too often made uncomfortable and l...I think I'm too often made uncomfortable and left feeling awkward when encountering folks in need of change. I read a great book called Under the Overpass about ministry to the homeless specifically. Based on ideas there, I try to give care packages (soap, water, nonperishable food items, washcloth, etc.) or gift cards to food places like Subway or Wendys. You're right, though, that the giving means something to people---that they mattered and weren't overlooked or ignored. That's a physical act of loving another that means so much more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com