Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain! Psalm 119:36

Where in the World is Cindy’s Bits and Pieces? Steward Chapel AME Church

ur products are often found at Steward Chapel AME Church, Macon, GA. Steward Chapel provides an inner city, outside self-serve food pantry complete with refrigeration. This way of hands-on giving is one of my favorites and was sparked by my paternal grandmother as a child. As her sidekick, we made secret missions to someone who needed their day brightened. With my small treat in hand, banana bread or cookie, I was to put the package at the door, knock, and rush to the getaway car before the recipient had time to discover their treasure. In this way, she instilled the fun and joy of giving!! Sometimes, we would witness the delight of someone discovering the small treasure that had just arrived.

I am a giver to this day! The half-truth/joke my husband tells is that if I didn’t give it all away, we could make some money. I confess that I have not always given with the purest of motives. In my journey, I gravitated a more altruistic approach, often anonymous giving. As I have matured, I have learned that if I have the inkling or feeling to give, I quickly do so and just as quickly turn the page, almost forgetting what and that I gave. I have come to understand that I am not always going to see what God does with the little I gave Him. This isn’t important to me anymore. The fun was giving and glorifying Him. My mentor friend says, “You can’t outgive God”. I am reminded of that every day!

We’ve been given a brand-new year! My plan is to give a little more time and share more of what I have with others. I hope you will join me! Thank you for following the day in and day out of the entrepreneurial journey!