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I never thought it was such a bad little tree. It’s not bad at all, really. Maybe it just needs a little love. — Linus Van Pelt, “Peanuts”

Daily Jolt December 11, 2015

Never forget that anticipation is an important part of life. … You’re cheating yourself if you refuse to enjoy what’s coming. — Nicholas Sparks

Make a note of all the good things that will happen between now and Christmas. Think of what you have to look forward to even…

Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas. — Peg Bracken, humorist, cookbook author

Think of at least one person to whom you can give the gift of your time this Christmas.

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You sit on a throne of lies! — Buddy the Elf to “Santa”

Buddy the Elf exemplifies innocence, joy, and honesty. Strive for honesty and be the best version of yourself today. (But maybe without tackling a fake…

Love is divine only and difficult always. If you think it is easy you are a fool. If you think it is natural you are blind. It is a learned application without reason or motive except that it is God. — Toni Morrison

Love someone who is difficult to love today by sharing a conversation or a coffee with them.

Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. — Luke 2:10

The next time you have a moment of fear, pause and recognize the presence of a loving God.

Patience is not the ability to wait, but the ability to keep a good attitude while waiting. — Joyce Meyer

Think of one of your blessings for every person in front of you in a line today.

Later, when you’re grown up, you realize you never really get to hang out with your family. You pretty much have only eighteen years to spend with them full time, and that’s it. — Mindy Kaling

Spend a little more time with your family this season and reflect on their presence in your life.

Our willingness to wait reveals the value we place on what we’re waiting for. — Charles Stanley, pastor and author

Today, read the entire story of Mary and Joseph’s journey (Luke 2:1-20) to remind yourself of the beauty of the wait.

The proof of love is in the works. Where love exists, it works great things. But when it ceases to act, it ceases to exist. — Pope St. Gregory

Be intentional about acting lovingly today. Bring something homemade to the office, hold open a door for a stranger, or have a meaningful conversation with…

But I give best when I give from that deeper place; when I give simply, freely and generously, and sometimes for no particular reason. I give best when I give from my heart. — Steve Goodier, author

Today, after a long weekend of spending in stores and online, participate in #GivingTuesday to kick off the giving season. If you donate $10 or…

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