Cash Donation Towards My Kids'

Stephanie Foley, 30, Tamarac, US

My five children and I arrived to Flamingo Road Baptist Church in Sawgrass this Sunday morning. When I was signing the kids in for Sunday School I was approached by someone who I didn't know. They told me they wanted to help me because they understood how it was to be a single parent and her and her husband wanted to help. They told me to come see them after church because they had something to give me. After church I was handed a check and put it up. While walking to the car I opened it and it was a check for $500.00. Thank you to this couple I don't even know. It will help make my kids' Christmas much brighter. God Bless you all for the gift from your hearts.

2008-12-14 13:41:01

Cheddars

Jessica Russell, 26, Gallatin TN, US

A few weeks ago, when the gift revolution started, we were at Cheddars with some friends of ours from church. We decided to buy the table behind us a Cookie Monster. So if you have never been to Cheddars, the Cookie Monster is the MOST FANTASTIC desert ever. It's like eating a big ol' bowl of Jesus!!! Warm, nice, pleasant, good for your soul... :) Anyway, we told our waiter what we wanted to do, and he looked at us like we were nuts, then he was like, this is really cool. That sparked a conversation with him about where we attended church, what we believed, etc. It is amazing, that even people not directly associated with the gift revolution can still be impacted by the idea behind it. Who knows what the people thought of their desert...I sure hope they liked it though, and that it maybe put a smile on someone's face.

2008-12-14 12:21:55

REVOLUTIONIZED!!!

Jessica Russell, 26, Gallatin, TN, US

My husband and I have been recently having a difficult time financially...we both recently lost our jobs, and just because you aren't working doesn't mean the bills stop coming. And we have been praying like crazy, for new jobs and God's will in our life. Last night, we were seriously down to like our last 20 bucks. And why I get so amazed when God works amazing wonders in my life still gets me. It's like I know because of my faith that He will take care of me, but there is still a small human side of me that doubts. So we didn't have any idea what we were going to do. So...in one night, my family and I were REVOLUTIONIZED 4 times!!! And let me tell ya, I was feeling DOWN and super sorry for myself. A good friend of mine at church (you know who you are biscuit!!) snuck a starbucks gift card in my bible when I wasn't looking...so it was a nice little pick me up. Then, we received three separate envelopes with $350!!!! And such a small amount doesn't seem like much, but it's grocery money and daycare money. Plus, now we will be able to give our son Christmas. I get mad at myself because I let fear grip me, worries about money and just getting by. But my God is bigger than ANY PROBLEM I could ever imagine. He has always, always taken care of me. Thank you Jesus for the gift revolution and thank you most of all for your gift. His love never ceases to amaze me.

2008-12-14 12:14:50

Cash for Gas

Casey, 18, Gallatin, US

My son, who is himself going through a rough time, was in line to pay for gas behind a man who was counting up change to put gas in his car. After the man walked out, my son told the cashier to add $5 to the mans pump. She questioned him and he said no really, just do it. She intercommed out to the mans pump and told him he had another $5 added. He was amazed. He looked over at my son and said you do this? He couldn't have been more greatful. My son walked over and handed him a Gift Revolution card, hugged him and told him God loved him, Merry Christmas. It really doesn't take much to show God's love.

2008-12-14 11:54:54

Help with high fuel prices

Rudy, 50, Miami, US

Received a gas gift card at work which paid for the next fill-up, nice surprise.

2008-12-14 11:24:06

Thank you Room Service

FC Teen Leaders, 25, Bowling Green, KY, US

Our youth teen ministry leaders had a retreat this weekend and we spent the night discussing the future of your ministry. Well we had a blast! When we left the next morning we made sure to thank the housekeeping staff by leaving a TGR card and a "TIP" to show them how much we appreciate them. If ever anyone deserved a little gift of kindness these ladies did. Thank you so much for everything you do. GOD BLESS.

2008-12-14 10:34:41

Kentucky Revolution

Terry, 48, Portland,Tn, US

Yesterday my daughter and i went to Bowling Green to do some shopping. We stopped at Starbucks and i paid for the car behind me. I know its been done before but i thought lets get the revolution going in Kentucky!! I was a little more creative later when i gave the next parent in line at Chucky Cheese 10.00 worth of tokens and handed him the card. If anyone needed a lift its the parents at Chucky Cheese!! A cub scout was ringing the bell for Salvation Army and my daughter gave him a dollar and the card which he ran over and gave to his parents. So we got 3 cards out and had a great time. God Bless the Revolution!!!

2008-12-14 10:16:45

Rewarding Experience of Gift G

Marti Runnels, 56, Zephyrhills, US

Why have I not been doing this for years, it is so rewarding. I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience and I hope the total strangers that I have gifted will share their experiences and maybe join the Revolution themselves.

2008-12-14 09:28:56

giving up her right

Janet Menges, 42, Davie, US

I was in a store in a VERY LONG LINE buying a gift when a man walked up to the clerk who lets just say was not having a good day she told him he was in the wrong line and needed to wait AGAIN in the line this young lady who was next in line He (the man) begins yelling along with his wife and the clerk is now yelling and everyone is looking and this young lady says sir please take my place hands him a gift revolution card and gets in the back of the line.Then the person behind her says you can stay in line. PAY IT FORWARD!!!! It brought tears to my eye to see the entire store asking about this card of course we began to give them out to every one.

2008-12-14 09:18:33

TIME

NO NAME, 42, Davie, US

this time a year is very busy and i wanted to do something to show my neighbors that they were special so almost every day i've done something nice for one of my neighbors pick up trash in their yard,a plate of food,wash a car or just a little time to listen to them nothing big just a little love it goes a long way!

2008-12-14 09:07:29

Peacemaker

Shannon Josephs, 31, North Myrtle Beach, US

I was shopping in Food Lion Friday with Brock and Blair. A lady in front of me was like going off at the teller about an item that was added to her cart, but she wanted to keep it without paying.It happened to be some of my items. At first I want my items back, but a remembered we were doing the Gift Revolution series. So, we took the gift revolution card out, paid for the items, and let the lady keep it. The teller was so greateful.... and so was I. Problem solved.

2008-12-13 23:31:16

Free stroller rental and a fre

Jennifer Diaz, 41, Davie, US

We went to Universal Studios today. We rented our children a stroller and Eric paid to rent a stroller for the next customer and we left the gift of revolution card. We did not see who recieved it but I am sure they enjoyed it. We went into Chickfila tonight and we ordered our meal. We did not complain that we were waiting for the food or anything. In fact, Eric had taken Luke to the bathroom. When he walked out the manager Tania told him that she was sorry the meal was taken so long and she returned the money. Wow...the gift of revolution keeps being passed along!

2008-12-13 23:08:33

chick fil a surprise

Gina, 32, tampa, US

I was in the drive thru at chick fil a with my children and my mother in law and when we got to the front of the line the guy at the window said the man in front of me had paid for my order . He showed me the receipt because I could not believe someone had done that for us. Then he gave me a paper with this website and said that the only thing the man wanted was for me to go the website and check it out. I decided at that point that I wasn't going to let this goodness end with me so I paid for the car behind me. I can only hope that the Beautiful Christmas lights helped perpetuate the kindness throughout the night. It was a wonderful experience both getting and giving ...I wished I oculd have seen the look on the faces of the people in the car behind me as they we4re suprised with my gift too!

2008-12-13 21:51:52

Filling Kids Dreams

Jorge, 48, Pembroke Pines, US

As a parent of a child in the Dade Christian School Jazz Band. I was collecting donations for a field trip to Gatlinburg Tn. Not all students can afford to go. Well to my surprise a longtime customer and friend of mine A member of Flamingo Road Chruch (Eric Diaz) Offers to donate more than half of what I collected in a month. We truly havs been blessed. God is Good. Little that he knew that his kindness would help 2 kids in need. May God bless him and his family. He also inspired me to go out and do something for someone less fortunate. He indirectly reminded me that JESUS is the reason for all Seasons.

2008-12-13 21:49:31

Feeding The Cast

Shana, 16, little river, US

Thursday night the eleventh, i went to feed the cast at the Alamabam Theatre. I went with my best friend, my parents, and a couple people from the church. We served them hot soup before their show. They were so happy to see home cooked soup sitting in the green room before their big night. It was so great to see their faces shine as they came wondering into the room after hearing there was FREE food. They were very appreciative, which made me feel very happy. This is what the Christmas season is all about.

2008-12-13 20:56:10

Publix

Marlene, 39, Davie, US

I went to Publix with my son, we saw a lady with her kids at the register ready to checkout, and we were able to pay for her groceries.

2008-12-13 19:36:09

God's Amazing Love!

Debbie Wray, 56, Ava, US

Today we went to the Ava Christmas parade and decided the best place to watch the parade was in front of Life Church. The Gift Revolution was in full swing! They were giving free food away, hot dogs, hamburgers, drinks and funnel cakes! Inside the church there was a "free sale" going on. People were everywhere! They were also getting ready for a big party and there were lots of presents for children and turkeys, hams and lots of goodies to be given away. I heard about the Gift Revolution at this church and I am seeing what God is doing in this church and through its members. His Amazing Love is being paid forward over and over and over. Now, I also have to tell you that Life Church is not the only church paying forward. So is my church and your church and many many fellow believer's in Ava Missouri. May God Bless each one who follows God's direction and leading to help others. May His blessings rain down on you!

2008-12-13 17:30:20

keeping the Revolution Going!

Carolyn S Beavers, 56, Portland, Tn 37148, US

every day I give out our Revolution cards! I sent them in Christmas Cards this year so everyone could see what an Awesome Gift this is! When you are a Christian and living a Godly Life, this Revolution goes on and on all of the time, daily...never to say oh I did this or that, it should be silent and doing it for God. Loving everyone the way he LOVES US! A good example: at wallgreens in Gallatin today, there was this precious little lady in front of us in the check out and she said I feel my blood sugar dropping she had a candy bar in her hand, my husband ran back to the cooler dept and bought her some orange juice, I gave her one of our Gift Revolution cards, and some money so she could could buy what she needed at that moment...brought tears to my eyes to see her in that shape, disoriented from low blood sugar, My story is this, I do this every day of my life and have since the " Lord Jesus Christ, humbled me, I have not always been a humble person, and when I was Saved and Baptized and now have the Holy Spirit living within me, in my Heart and Soul, The Gift Revolution is each and every day for me.... Merry Christmas everyone, let us keep the "Revolution " Going every Day.... God Bless You.!!!!!!

2008-12-13 17:07:59

She said go buy yourself lunch

Nikki, 17, Miramar, US

Well, I work at Dunkin' Donuts/Baskin' Robbins and a customer came in with a young boy, they wanted ice cream and I finished serving them. The lady with the young boy noticed there was a couple who might not have had enough money to get what they wanted, so she said whatever there having put it on my bill. The couple ended up leaving and after paying for her and the young boy's ice cream, she said, "know take this (which was a $10 bill) and buy yourself lunch." She handed me this with the Gift Revolution Card,I thought it was maybe a counterfeit lol but there really are great people out there maybe a few but there out there. God Bless Her!

2008-12-13 15:17:33

Car Wash

Franklin, 30, Miramar, FL, US

My car was washed today. Very nice!

2008-12-13 14:28:57