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Empowering women to give their best life through giving to themselves and others, practicing gratitude, and pursuing one good goal, with a foundation of faith.

© 2021 Stephanie L. Jones, Giving Gal

One of the scariest things I do, all year, is go l

One of the scariest things I do, all year, is go live on the air for an all day radiothon.

Why is it so scary?

Because I’m a planner and a preparer. Before I take any stage, I’ve spent hours working on a talk. But for the radio, I’m flying by the seat of my pants.

I never know until, my friend, Harold asks, what I’m going to be talking about.

I worry…

*What if I don’t know what to say?
*What if my answer is stupid?
*What if I flub up my response and embarrass myself?

But year after year what I’ve learned is all the things I’m fearful might happen, never do.

We start the day in prayer and I give my insecurities over to God. And at the end event, after being on air for seven hours, we raised $35,000 and had a fun time doing it!

So why, if I’m so scared do I participate year after year?

1. My friend and client asked me to volunteer.
2. I believe in the mission of the Cheryl Lyn Welter Charitable Foundation.
3. If I never step outside my comfort zone, I never grow.

Knowing our why is important. If we don’t know why we are doing something, especially if it’s uncomfortable, it’s easy to bow out and quit.

What fear, in your life, is holding you back?

Take a minute to think about that question. And then ask yourself, what’s the worse thing that is going to happen if you do what is fearful?

My guess is that “thing” will never happen. The chances are slim.

May today be the day you courageously step out in faith and walk through your fear!

Take a couple of minutes to scroll through your co

Take a couple of minutes to scroll through your contacts and send positive texts to friends and family you haven't chatted with in awhile. It will make their day!

Sharing a little bit of my author journey on #nati

Sharing a little bit of my author journey on #nationalreadabookday

There’s a simple solution for all the division i

There’s a simple solution for all the division in our country…”put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.”

Six years ago, I gave a gift that I’ll never for

Six years ago, I gave a gift that I’ll never forget.

I had put a giving challenge out on social media. “Give five hugs”.

My hubby and I went to the Michigan football game and had a mile walk to the stadium. I walked up to one guy who was parking cars and said, "May I give you a hug?" He said, "Yes."

He gave me a tight hug and when we separated he whispered, "I really needed that today."

I noticed his Marine Corp hat and thanked him for his service.

As I continued walking I came across a ticket scalper. Again I asked him if I could give him a hug. He laughed the entire time. I don't think he knew what was happening…lol!

As we stood at a cross walk, I approached a police officer and asked if I could give him a hug. He was hesitant, and after a little badgering, he said "Sure."

I went on to hug two ladies standing in line. And they loved it! We were all smiles after the hug.

I often think back to the man who said, “I really needed that today.”

If you have never been to Michigan’s Big House, it seats over 100,000 fans. So I’ll make the assumption, there were over 100,000 people outside the stadium.

That’s a lot of people. And yet, God led me to one man, who just needed a hug that day.

I’m grateful I listened to the tug in my heart, and had the courage to ask a stranger, “May I give you hug.”

I have a feeling it changed his life that day. I know it did mine.

The next time you come across a stranger, and you get the sense you should help, step out in faith and take action. You’ll never know the difference you can make if you don’t act.

Do all the good you can, By all the means you can,

Do all the good you can,
By all the means you can,
In all the ways you can,
In all the places you can,
At all the times you can,
To all the people you can,
As long as you ever can.

-John Wesley

Years ago, my husband told me his dream was to see

Years ago, my husband told me his dream was to see a game at the Big House, where Michigan plays football.

I still remember the day I surprised him with the tickets. I think I was more excited than he was...hello I love to give gifts!

I’d never really had an interest in college football, but since it was something he loved, I thought I would try to watch and go to a game.

And guess what?

I L❤️VE going to the games!

Over the years, we’ve seen numerous games at the Big House, including a night game and watching a game from the sidelines. An experience we never thought was possible.

Do you know what’s on your spouse’s dream list? If not, ask.

If you do, what steps can you take to make their dream a reality?

He’s always supported me in my big dreams and I love supporting his dreams.

Go Blue!

I have a friend who is battling cancer. She posted

I have a friend who is battling cancer. She posted all the names of God. I always want to have access to the list so I wrote His names in the front of my Bible.

❤️ If you ever feel like all hope is lost, it is not.

♥️ In our weakest times God’s strength is ours to trust.

❤️ In our saddest times His compassion is ours to heal.

♥️ In all times His love is ours to share.

May you go out today and share love with all you encounter.

P.S. Say a prayer for my friend. Thank you😘

This weekend I was invited, by Thrivent, to a priv

This weekend I was invited, by Thrivent, to a private event. They gifted copies of The Gratitude Challenge and Giving Gal to the attendees.

Highlights of the day were the line of little girls who wanted me to sign their copies of the Giving Gal, teachers wanting to use The Gratitude Challenge in the classroom, a couple going to take The Gratitude Challenge together, and getting to meet and chat with my friend Rich’s mom.

Thanks for all who voted on the sign. The winning color is pictured!

I saw him a month before he was killed, in the lin

I saw him a month before he was killed, in the line of duty, on August 22, 2006.

We were attending the capital murder trial for our friend who had been killed in the line of duty.

I hadn’t see Dudley in years. What a gift it was to give him a hug and chat a bit.

Lt. Dudley was head of the Indiana State Police Academy when I was there and we stayed in touch over the years.

At his funeral they asked if everyone would stand who had been trained by him. Hundreds, if not a couple of thousand, rose to their feet.

Gary was a simple man. And yet, he’s a perfect example of how one person can make a difference.

I know he did in my life.

Thinking of his wife Carolyn, and his friends and family. R.I.P. Dudley. I’ll knock out a couple of little circles, push-ups, and sit-ups for you today.

“Let my heart be broken with the things that bre

“Let my heart be broken with the things that break the heart of God.”
~ Bob Pierce

A simple gift we can give at church.

A simple gift we can give at church.

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