In our pocket of society, where pampered affluence is rampant, we are often at a loss to know what kind of gifts to buy our friends and loved ones on special occasions. For some people (especially those who “have everything”) the standard gift won’t cut it. Nothing in the shopping mall catches our fancy.
I have a suggestion. It may not seem that expensive or sound very novel, but believe me, it works every time. It’s one of those gifts that has great value but no price tag. It can’t be lost, nor will it ever be forgotten. No problem with size either. It fits all shapes, any age, and every personality. This ideal gift is YOURSELF. In your quest for character, don’t forget the value of unselfishness.
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Charles R. Swindoll, “Man to Man” (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, 1996), p. 59