November 19

I've been working on a quick series about holiday spending and budgeting, and today, on a whim, I decided to ask my Facebook friends for their own real-world, practical tips and advice to use in my pieces. I wasn't sure what to expect, so I was pretty surprised to receive a substantial number of replies.

It was really heartening to see so many people taking the time to offer up their thoughts, just because I asked them to do so. It's nice to feel like people care, and for me, each of those responses was kind of like a pat on the back from God telling me that yes, I am worth a few minutes of someone else's time. And it reminded me that He's always interested in what I'm doing; it's just up to me to share.