Friends in Deed: Stories About Acts of Kindness - Softcover

Reseña del editor

Though they represent a wide variety of backgrounds, these friends in deed have this in common: They noticed a need, and when they put their ordinary skills, hobbies, or interests to work, they discovered that they could make an extraordinary difference.

Reseña del editor

These inspiring stories from Guideposts magazine are about real people who found practical ways to bring happiness into the lives of others. While these people represent a variety of backgrounds, they all have one thing in common: They noticed a need, and when they put their ordinary skills, hobbies, or interests to work, they discovered that they could make an extraordinary difference in their world. Friends in Deed includes stories about:
-- the woman who baked made-to-order cakes for children at a local hospital
-- the man who read news stories to blind people over the telephone
-- the loan officer who found work for people who had lost their jobs
-- the girl who wrote encouraging letters to people she had never met
-- the elevator mechanic who used old machine parts to build a neighborhood gym for kids
-- plus many more stories of people reaching out to others in distinctive and inspirational ways

As readers learn how everyday people have used their human hands to put God's love into action, they will discover a world of very simple, yet effective ways that they, too, can be a friend in deed.