Summary: <p>One of the best gifts you can give at Christmas is a gift of self.</p> <p>Colin was touched by this kind of gift when he encountered a man who had little to give, but did so anyway.</p> <p>His involvement with homeless ministry led Colin to develop a friendship with a man named Joseph, who stored his few possessions in a suitcase he carried with him wherever he went. </p> <p>Colin’s last interaction with Joseph occured at Christmas, shortly after Joseph’s suitcase was stolen. When Joseph handed Colin a brown paper bag, he opened it to discover candy corn and sugar packets. </p> <p>It wasn’t the candy corn and sugar that Colin valued, but the fact that this man, whose only possessions had just been stolen, could be so generous and thoughtful. </p> <p>Strive to give someone the gift of self this year. Give your time, your prayers, or something near and dear to your heart. </p>
