Happy Friday! It’s a wonderful day for me because I get to introduce you to a friend of mine, Lorie Newman. If you are visiting after reading my devotion on Encouragement for Today, I’m so glad you stopped by for a visit. And I always love to welcome my regular readers. Thanks for joining me today.
I met Lorie Newman a little over seven years ago when we were both adopting internationally. In fact, it was at She Speaks when she came up and introduced herself and we discovered we both had stalled adoptions. She shared with us the new agency they chose, and within three months after the conference our daughters were home.
Since that time, I’ve watched Lorie’s passion for serving others grow. And it always starts at home as she’s a wife and homeschooling mother of seven children, including twins and two children who were internationally adopted from Haiti and Liberia. She is also the founder of an orphan ministry that enables over 250 impoverished African orphans to receive food, clothing and education through a partnership with Children’s HopeChest. Lorie has coordinated ministry events with FamilyLife’s Hope for Orphans and Interfaith Hospitality Network, and leads mission trips with groups of women speakers to teach, train, and minister to the women of impoverished nations.
There’s so much more I could say about Lorie, like she’s an amazing speaker and Bible teacher, but today I want to tell you about her new book. Which, by the way, she got a contract for after meeting with a publisher at She Speaks (www.shespeaksconference.com – registration starts in January!!!).
The book is “A Cup of Cold Water in His Name” and it’s fabulous. It’s biblical, inspiring and practical at the same time. I asked Lorie a few questions about her book and life. Here’s some of our conversation.
1. What compelled you to write “A Cup of Cold Water in His Name”?
In our world where there are so many needy people, the statistics can be overwhelming- 1.1 billion people lack access to potable water, 925 million people are chronically malnourished, 145 million orphans, 19 million people in American are considered the “working poor.” With such great needs, many of us as Christians have to wonder if helping just one needy person really matters. But God rarely calls us as individuals to care for masses of humanity. Instead He teaches the importance of helping just one. Matthew 25:40 is clear- “Whatever you have done to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me.”
I wanted to show the infinite worth of helping just one needy person. I pray the Lord meets people in the pages of this book and they are inspired to step outside their world and help others.
2) What will readers find in the book?
Ranging from easy to high-level commitment, the 60 creative ideas and projects I give in my book are broken down into the five areas of need that Jesus speaks of in Matthew 25- feeding the hungry, inviting the stranger, clothing the naked, caring for the sick, and ministering to the prisoner. I give everything the reader needs- websites, resources, and ministry contacts- to inspire people to become the hands and feet of Jesus to the needy.
3) You’re a busy mom. What would you say to other busy moms who want to do something but feel overwhelmed?
As Christian parents, its easy to think of missions as “what we do.” Instead, we should remember that missions is “who we are.” Missions comes naturally to a family who simply ministers in their sphere of influence. If there is a single mother in your neighborhood, anonymously leave a bag of groceries on her porch while she’s at work. Do this with your children and even let them help you pick out the food as you shop at the supermarket.
If while driving with your children in the car, you pass the scene of an accident or if an ambulance passes you with its siren blaring and lights flashing, take a quick moment to pray aloud for the people involved in that emergency.
If there is an elderly widow or widower at your church, let your children help you bake cookies for them or even spend a Saturday morning doing their yard work, making sure to praise your children while they help.
If you pass a person begging on the side of the road, use the opportunity to show your children that helping a stranger in need, even when you have a busy schedule, is just what Jesus did during his earthly ministry. Purchase several $5 gift cards from local stores to keep in your wallet or purse to give away. Then you and your children are always ready to help someone in need.
Raising children who care for the marginalized will come naturally to them when they see Mom and Dad living the truth of Christ’s compassion in everyday life.
4) Can you share some of your home organization or personal time management tips that help you manage all you do?
I wish I could say I have a mastered personal time management and home organization, but in our home, much of what I have learned in these areas has simply been through trial and error. Because we are a large family, home management is vital to making our household run smoothly. Each day, as a part of my morning routine, I make sure I have dinner on my mind. If I need to thaw a frozen roast or soak a few cups of dry beans that morning in preparation for the dinner meal, I take care of that first thing.
I also have one child help me prepare dinner each night. This gives me quality one-on-one time with each of my children while also teaching them a needed life skill.
With our large family, I also have a regular cleaning day each week and require my seven children to have regular chores. Each cleans their own room and also an assigned area. Even a small child can dust with a sock on their hands that’s been sprayed with furniture polish. It is so time consuming to teach children to clean properly, but given the proper patient instruction it is well worth the effort!
My best tip for personal time management, other than making sure you spend time with the Lord each morning, is simple: Allow yourself an extra 10 minutes of time before you have to leave for an appointment. For example, if you need to leave your home at 10 am, then plan to load in the car at 9:50. It’s just inevitable with children that at the last moment, someone will be looking for a left shoe, a missing sock, or the baby will have a dirty diaper. Plan for the unexpected and give yourself some “wiggle room” on the clock when heading out the door. This will help you avoid being frustrated and flustered which we all know can quickly ruin what started out as a great day.
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Thanks Lorie! You are an inspiration to me.
I’d love to give away a copy of Lorie’s book to one reader today. If you’d like to win, please leave a comment on this blog. I’ll leave the contest open until Sunday at 8 p.m. PST, and announce the winner on Monday. And even if you don’t want it for yourself, I imagine a children’s ministry director or outreach coordinator at your church might like a copy.
Also, I’d love for you to visit Lorie’s website. Here’s the link: http://www.lorienewman.com. She also has a blog at
lorienewmanblog.typepad.com.
Thanks for joining me today.
In His love,
Glynnis
Very Inspirational and I did love to read this book myself…Thanks for the opportunity..
I’d love a copy of Lorrie’s book!
Loved hearing Lorie’s tips and would love to read her book. Thanks to you both for answering God’s call on your lives.
Hi, i’d like to have a copy of Lorie’s book! not sure if i can have it though, as i don’t stay in the US. =|
I love that she is so intentional about serving others in small ways that can have such a big impact
This interview makes serving the needy ‘doable’ I would love to read more.
I love these tips! I especially needed to be reminded to plan to leave 10 minutes early because something DOES always go wrong, often leaving me frustrated and yelling, “come on, hurry, we’re late!” I’d love to read the whole book!
What an inspiration Lori is… and I would love to read her book!
I think we have trouble knowing where to start sometimes. Would love to read the book to get ideas and to share this with my book club too!
How convicting, but what a blessing! Loved the practical mission tips. It should be “who we are” and not “what we do”.
I love the $5 gift card idea. We see so many begging at street lights and have heard stories how they turned down help. This way we can help with food and know it will be used for that purpose. We also want to help others this Christmas as our gift to each other. Some great ideas! Thanks for sharing.
What great practical tips for becoming God’s missionaries! I especially love the tip to plan for 10 extra minutes before leaving the house. This is something I’m trying to accomplish after reading Lysa TerKeurst’s Unglued, because I’ve learned that the fastest way for me to come unglued is when I’m running late. I’m looking forward to reading Lorie’s book!
Very inspiring, I would love to read this book and learn more ways to glorify God for myself and family!
This exact issue is on my heart right now! Her book sounds great!
Thanks for having the giveaway.
The book sounds like it would be a great one to read. It is something everyone should be thinking about and doing.
I am a homeschooling mom of six with number seven due in six weeks. It would be amazing to win this book. I really want me to teach my children how to reach out and I think this would be inspiring. Thanks for the great interview.
I’d love to win. Thanks for the giveaway!
I really enjoyed reading your interview! These are great suggestions that any mother can do to help incorporate serving into our daily busy lives. I’ve been praying about how to give wisely to the homeless on intersection lights and the gift card idea is great! I also love the idea of one child cooking with Mommu. This is an excellent way to spend one on one time with your child that I never even thought of. I was always thinking of splitting it all up througg all of the kids for equal time and it woukd become chaos. Thanks so much for sharing these great time management tips!
What great ideas! It’s great to hear that missions is not “what we do” but “who we are” and that caring for others needs to be a part of who we are in every situation.
This is just what I have been needing. I am 60 yrs old with good health and time. I work from home and it is not so time consuming. I have been feeling that the Lord is pulling me into the direction of doing for others but I feel lost sometimes as to what to do. I would love to get ideas.
This interview was very inspiring. I’ve never thought of missions as “who we are”…that statement has undoubtly forever changed the way I view helping others. Being a single mom with a full time job, sometimes I feel like I’m the poster child for “busy” and “overwhelmed”, but I find that giving and helping others wipes away the rush of life and brings me back to a place of peace in God’s love…and there is no where I’d rather be. Thank you for encouraging me today. Even if I do not win Lorie’s book, I will be buying it asap! What a great find right before the season of giving!
Happy Friday Ya’ll
I am a children’s ministries leader and you read my mind! We try really hard to keep our kids focused on community and mission and this book would be a great tool. I loved the interview and am inspired to own this book! Thanks.
I would like a copy of the book! Have a great day!
I love that opportunities are all around us-with 9 children its easy to become overwhelmed but I am inspired to find people to minister to & to look for those teaching moments as well. Thank you!!
I read her blog 7 simple ways to meet big needs, great article with ideas for all ages. This will be a wonderful book!
Thank you for sharing this interview. Lots of great tips and I appreciate the ideas of helping others in need right where I am.
This book sounds great! Can’t wait to read it.
I would love to win this book!
What an inspiring book idea, I know many people will find it helpful. I hope to read it myself! The tip to load up 10 minutes before you need to leave is great, I started doing that when we had our 4th child, what a difference!
I think that it sounds like a wonderful book and would be blessed to read it. Thank you for the opportunity to win it! Lisa
Enjoyed reading these tips! Love the $5 gift card idea!!
I am a grandmother and send special readings to my daughter- in-law. She loves getting ideas to help her manage their home smoothly, while training their children to walk with God along the way. This information that Lorie writes a out is a definite “send”.
Would love a copy of this book and learn more practical ways to serve others in need around us.
I am encouraged by Lorie and her book. I look forward to reading it and thank you for the opportunity. I will be leaving the day after Thanksgiving on a missions trip to Guatemala and although I was already excited to go, your blog post encouraged me more and I look forward to see what God has planned for our trip and how He will work in and through us. God Bless! Colleen
Thanks for the post! Would love to read the book!
What an inspiring woman. And Lorie really breaks missions down to manageable. I love the way she’s lived out her desire to serve and made it a natural part of ministering to and through her own children. Her way of managing the household also sounds doable. Love this post!
I would love to continue reading more from Lorie’s book! Thanks Glynnis!
Thank you for the devotion about Why Should I care? and the blog about “A cup of cold water in HIS name”. Your interview helped me think of how to incorporate my 14 year old son into viewing the needs of other’s. It really is encouraging to find small ways to make a difference. I’d love to win the book. Thank you for sharing and giving us this opportunity. Wow – He saw the crowds and he had compassion on them. Help me Lord to see what you see!
Many of us want to do missions, we just don’t know how to get started. We would love to expand missions at our church to doing more, rather than just writing a check. Our teenagers love our yearly mission trip–wish we could build that into a monthly mission event as well.
Would love to win this book for my friend Mary. She loves books like this, maybe she will let me read it. lol
This is definitely a book I want to own. Thank you so much for having Lori minister to us today. I would have given ANYTHING to have the resources available to me 35 years ago that we have today via internet. I can’t wait to read the devotionals that I subscribe to on a daily basis and ALWAYS there is something that is written just for me. Thanks for the inspiration that it doesn’t take hours or hundreds of dollars to minister to those right around our corner.
I am so glad I peeked at your note in my mail today. I think this book sounds like a great one for me. I loved the idea about thinking about supper first thing in the day so you get things out that need thawed or some prep done!
Loreena
Oh how I would love a copy of this book!! Thank you for sharing it with us!
I would love to share this book with my daughter. I love the idea of keeping gift cards on hand for sharing.
Wow! Glynnis, thank you for sharing the book and the interview with your friend Lorie. I’ve been praying for the Lord to show me ways or give me resources to implement with my daughter and husband to help us lead our lives with servant hearts and then I received this email!! Thank you for all the inspiration you share through your blog, books and your friends.
Thanks for the great information and ideas of how to serve others right here in our midst. I often miss the everyday opportunities to minister to the needs of others. My mother and I were just talking about that last night. Some people are so much more in tune with how to help at just the right time. I am, unfortunately, not one of those people. I very often have good intentions that never get accomplished. I love the idea of buying gift cards to have on hand. What a great idea!
Wow. Lori is a friend of mine also. I would love to have her book.
As a woman praying and searching for my spirtual gift and God’s plan for my place in His ministry, this was very inspirational to me! I love the idea of having some $5 gift cards on hand to share with those in need.
I love the idea of 5.00 gift cards, you know where the money will be spent. I also like the idea of the 10 minute rule before going somewhere, we especially need this rule on Sunday mornings when headed to church. I would love to read this book and share it with our church family.
Would love the book! Always trying to set an example to my boys on what serving God is like…in our surroundings.
Thank you for this wonderful message! I woke this morning with a lot on my mind
And this message came at the right time. I home school my children and have been
Also trying hard to teach them the right values of helping others and staying organized.
It is so hard and I wonder if I am doing it right. We lead such a busy life and it is so hard
To prioritize what to do on a daily basis that will make us the best we can be. Love the
Ideas that I read in your article. Blessings!!
What a gift your book will be to those feeling called by His spirit to help others in need. So true that we can help one person at a time. Many see that there is such great need that we almost do nothing, as we feel our efforts would only be like a drop in the bucket. But the bucket will fill (and overflow, as God gives increase) when each drop is given! Looking forward to reading this book. Thanks for your generous heart!
Great practical ideas. I’d love to read more!
This very idea of serving with my children has been on my heart. Being at home with them and teaching them about God is so important , and I really don’t want want to miss the serving others part of what God has for us. Thank you for your very practical ideas.
10 minutes early works for any stage in life — often there is something unexpected that comes up.
This book and the ideas sound amazing. I feel so guilty that I don’t do more. I want to see with Jesus eyes. Yvonne
I’d love to read this book. I have a brother in prison that does not know the Lord. I would love ideas on how to reach prisoners for Christ. Maybe this is my calling I don’t know but would like to learn what she has to say.
Love this!! I would love to know Lorie’s practical ways to serve others as we teach our children!
SO inspiring. I would love to read more of Lorie’s book as my husband and I are just starting this parenting journey. Lorie’s book seems to line up with so much of the vision we feel like The Lord has given us for our family. Thank you for the opportunity!
Very cool. I enjoyed the snippet from your interview and would love to read and share the book with another when I am done.
I enjoyed reading about Lori and her book. It sounds very inspiring. I would like to win a copy of her book.
We have been doing the Crazy Love study in S.S. and the timing of this book couldn’t be more perfect. I would love to win a copy of her book.
This book sounds fantastic! I particularly love the $5 gift card idea. I would love to win a copy of the book to discover even more nuggets of knowledge from Lorie.
My heart longs to teach my children compassion and ministry through example. I just don’t know how to do it as a full time working mom. There’s barely enough time to get all the necessities done. I often feel that my efforts aren’t enough. It was encouraging just to read the blog and interview and remember again that God doesn’t call us to minister to all, just to those whom he directs us.
Good morning glynnis may god bless u and ur familiy i would love to get a copy of this book. My fiance says i can be selfish at times and i dont even notice it i believe this book can help me in many ways! thank you
My mother model this role perfectly for me as a youngster; showing so much compassion towards the elderly of our neighborhood in running errands for them to get groceries, doing yard work, visiting them when ill, etc. Even after her death, people always remembered her to be most hospitable and because of this my sister and I today can reach out towards others and do the same today for having this beautiful role model in our early upbringing. Today my sister and I serve on our Hospitality Ministry at our church and love so much on our brothers & sisters. I would love to be blessed with a copy of this book. Thank you and God Bless!
I was so glad to read this interview! I loved the idea of getting some prepaid cards for someone in need of a meal! I always feel bad because I never have cash on me but this way I could be prepared for anyone that comes my way. I would love to see what else Lorie has to say. Thanks for the good Info as always
What an inspiring person! The book sounds wonderful can’t wait to read it!! Ministry is just not a pastors job– it is the job of every Christian person. I feel as Americans we take this freedom for granted too much. And we need more like Lori to inspire others!!
This book sounds so inspiring. I would so love to read it! What an awesome interview.
Thanks for highlighting Lori’s ministry today! I’d love to receive her book for I’ve heard her on the radio before and her call to “care for just one” connects so much with a burden on my heart to do the same. Thanks Proverbs 31! God bless! <3
Glynnis, thank you for such a wonderful interview! Lori is an inspiring women! I leaned so much just from the interview. I can’s wait to see what I learn from her book.
God bless you both.
Thanks for highlighting Lori today on your blog! I’ve heard her speak on the radio before and would LOVE to receive her book. Her message of caring touches my own heart deeply and encourages me to be a doer of the Word! God bless!
I would love to have a copy of this book and be able to share it with my daughter.
Thank you so much for sharing this with us today. This is certainly a book I’m going to read. With 3 small children and a busy schedule I sometimes wonder if I’m using the opportunities God is giving me to show my kids how God wants us to love others. Thank you for this opportunity to win this book.
I love the ideas she shared today for getting your children involved in ministry along side you. I definitely need to start doing some of these things.
Thanks for sharing! What a great inspiration to stay focused on missions as a way of life. Would love to read the book!
Thank you for posting this interview and also your devotional on Proverbs 31! I love how they always go together on the same topic. Today I am encouraged and reminded to do what Jesus has commanded all of us to do. I have been guilty of being to “busy” to help others but you have given me very practical ways to make helping others a part of my everyday life, and also involve my kids. So thank you so much! Keep it up you’re awesome!
- Janelle, mommy to Kailee, 4, & Sammy, 1 1/2
I loved all of Lorie’s ideas, from the ways to stay “on mission” to the home management tips. I can use all the help I can get.
I would love to get a copy of her book to read. Thanks for all your great devotions and household tips, Glynnis. They always seem to speak to my heart.
Kathy
I read an article by Lorie in P31 Magazine. I would love to win her book!
Thanks for the kind words, Becky!
Can’t wait to see what the 60 ideas are!!
Thanks Shelly!
I would love to have this book. Raised in a very judgemental Christian environment (I know it’s quite a contradiction!), it took some very real life traumas to take me to a place where I learned compassion. So many times now I want to do so much more to reach out to people in meaningful ways and I often feel handicapped by things like my own lack of finances, a lack of knowledge about how to reach out, and limitations placed upon me by traditions both within my own mind and in the culture at large. I really have a burning desire to be the hands and feet of Jesus and I’d love to win this book to find out how to better do so.
Hi Melanie- It sounds like God has already given you a great passion for the hurting. Run with it, girl! There are so many needy people to serve.
This book sounds wonderful in that it gives us practical ways and opportunities to serve “the least of these” through Christ’s love. Would love to read it and share with others.
Thank you Anne!
Thank you for the words of encouragement and for being open and honest. I appreciate both of your hearts and would love the opportunity to read the book. Thanks for being the hands and feet of Jesus to so many…
Thank you Lindsay!
I loved this quote: “As Christian parents, its easy to think of missions as “what we do.” Instead, we should remember that missions is “who we are.” Such a great way to frame service as a family. I’m definitely adding Lorie’s book to my reading list – I’d love a copy!
Thanks for the kind words, Jill!
Such great simple ways to get the children involved. Would love win the book.
Hi Belia- children are always watching us, aren’t they? They learn by example and what a better way to teach them to care for the marginalized than to live it out.
Sounds fabulous! Would love to read this book & think it will definitely be inspriational to many as a how-to book that will put their desire to serve into action, be it in small ways or large.
Thanks Ellie!
I have so far to go…. this lady iinspires me. I would love this.
Awww, thanks Rachel, but I’m just an ordinary home maker empowered by an extraordinary Savior!!
Lorie’s book sounds like something this world desperately needs. Many people feel called to help but are overwhelmed at the sheer need out there. I belong to a ministry that prepares small gift packages for the homeless in and around our community. They include basic toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss, soap, shampoo, razor, etc.), a snack bar, a small bottle of water and a $5 gift card to McDonalds or Subway. They also include some tracts, a poem written especially for the homeless telling them of God’s love for them and a list of resources in the community. With all the donations we receive and special deals from suppliers we are able to make them for approximately $8 per package. We also make packages for pets as so many of the homeless community only have 4-legged friends. Check it out at http://www.rolldownministry.com
This is awesome, Karen!
What a blessing this book would be! The homeless have been on my heart for years and I have started packing grocery sacks with water, nuts and other non-perishable items and leaving them in my car for when I pass a homeless person on the street. I would love to find a way to get bibles donated for the cause and maybe that info is in the book!!!
You go girl! It sounds like God has already broken your heart for the marginalized!
I am in the process of becoming a licensed foster parent. I agree that we should teach our kids, nieces and nephews, and other childten in our lives how to give back, and the best way we can do this is to be living examples.
Amen Shoni!!
This book resonates with my heart. I would love to read it and am amazed that such a busy Mom had time to write it!! Growing up as an MK in Congo in the 50′s I’ve never fully felt at home in our wealthy culture. It’s exciting to hear how Christians are getting more involved with adoption and awareness of others needs.
HI Marilyn- I love your heart for missions! It sounds like you and I were ‘broken from the same mold!’
Good Morning, and thank you for posting this devotional & interview. I really loved the tips. They are great idea’s that we can use. Being a single mother of a 8yr old, I feel like time is my enemy. And I want to teach her how to serve others. My heart longs to go on mission trips someday. And this book would help my daughter & I to put these ideas into practice here in our country first.
Thank you,
Jacqueline & Tatiana
Hi Jacqueline! What a great inspiration you are as a single mother making sure your daughter sees you helping the needy in your everyday life!
I’d love to win a copy of this book
Thanks Wendi!!
I’d Love to win a copy of this!! I am always looking for ways to help others, but never feel like I have the time.
Casie- So glad you are ready to get started helping others in your everyday life. I always have some creative ideas on my blog- lorienewmanblog.typepad.com
I would love to read this book. I enjoyed the tip of have $5 gift cards on hand to help others.
Hi Marilyn- glad that tip is one you can use.
I would love to read this book. I love helping others I’m just not good at knowing how to help people.
Thanks!
Hi Judy- If you can read a copy, or even visit my blog, you will find lots of creative ways to get started helping the marginalized.
Her quote this morning spoke to me—As Christian parents, its easy to think of missions as “what we do.” Instead, we should remember that missions is “who we are.” It spoke volumes. I would love to read this book!
Hi Linda- It’s so easy for parents who are mission-minded to naturally pass along this “trait” to their children.
I would be thrilled to win this book!
Thank you Nancy!
Great ideas! It would be wonderful to read more of them in her book.
Thank you, Lynda!
I would love to read this book! I’d love to hear more of her ideas on practical ways we can serve others.
Thanks for the kind words, Marcy!
I would love to meet Lorie; what an inspiration she is! This book sounds great!
Well, SandyN! Nice to “meet” you online. Stop by my blog and visit anytime.
A great reminder of our purpose here on earth. It’s not all about our comfort.
Thanks!
Dorie
Amen to that, sister! Thanks Dorie.
I am amazed at people like this. Can’t wait to read her book.
Hi Kristi- Thanks for the kind words!
I just read a book, Under the Overpass, about the homeless and ways to help. I have a “blessings bag” in the car to give away. Thanks for book offer.
Hi Lyn- I’m putting ‘Under the Overpass’ on my bedside reading list! Thanks!
I would love to win the book. I love reading other ideas so this would be great. I keep a bag of water, socks and granola bar to give out to homeless. It is nice to be able to make contact and hand the needy something. Blessings to you.
It sounds like you already are on the right track in being ready to help someone in need, Cathy! Helping just one *really* does matter, doesn’t it?
What a great encouragement and a challenge!
Thanks Janny!
I’ve been wanting to find ways I can incorporate my children in serving and giving to others in need. Thank you!
I hope some of my ideas can help! Thanks Patty!
Lorie’s book sounds fabulous! We do some intentional things as a family a couple of times a year, but I’d really like us to do more. I’d like my kids to see those things as a part of what we are called to do all the time.
I hope you will find many ideas in the book that you can do with your children, Misti. Thanks!
This is awesome information and I’m passing it on!
Thankful for Proverbs 31 ministries!
Blessings,
Carol
Thanks Carol- and I love P31 too!
Thanks Lorie for showing us how to not only be the hands and feet of Christ ourselves but also how to pass this on to our children.
Also love the helpful tips you gave to keep a busy household going and keep yourself sane!
I wish you God’s continued favour upon you, your family and your ministry!
God Bless,
Sheree
Hi Sheree- So glad you are gleening some wisdom from the tips!
I love Lori’s tips and it sounds like she makes them really practical so you’re more likely to do them. I have been doing Beth Moore’s Bible study on James and, coupled with other sermons and devotions, I am feeling a real burden to help others in need. With a traumatic accident ourselves a year and a half ago, along with a job loss, funds are very limited but I would love to read Lori’s book and get some practical suggestions. Thanks for all you do, Glynnis.
Hi Jo- My husband also lost his job 3 years ago. We are just getting back ‘on our feet’ again after the loss. I learned so much spiritually through that time. There are many ways listed in my book to help the needy that don’t cost anything.
I also wrote an article about this very topic in ON Mission magazine back in the spring. You can find it by google searching “Lorie Newman On Mission Magazine.”
I would love to meet this amazing woman! Thanks for sharing about her. I wish this info was available when my children were younger, but I can always share it with my grandchildren!
Blessings,
Pat
Nice to “meet” you, Pat- even if it’s just online. Your grandchildren are blessed to have a grandmother who will lead the way in helping the needy.
Would like a copy of this book. We do several of the things mentioned, but would love more ideas.
Thankful to have met so many other Christians who, like you, are already helping the needy in their everyday life! Thanks Joyce!
Would love a copy of Lorie’s Book… she sounds like an amazing person…
Thanks for the kind words, Judy!
The book sounds like a really interesting one,so pick me to win it! Thanks for throwing my name in the hat!
Thanks Martha!
I loved hearing all the ideas for serving others. I especially liked
the idea of purchasing $5 gift cards to local establishments to give away!!!
I’m going to to that!! I ‘d love to win the book!
Thanks!!
Yay! Glad you can add that little idea to your everyday life!
This book is an area God has been leading me into recently. I would love to have some ideas on how to minister to the least of these. Thanks for the opportunity for a free copy.
Hi Tracy- So thankful God is speaking to you about helping the less fortunate.
My heart is so longing to find a place to deeply minister to someone. This book might be the answer I need!
Blessings!
Carissa in eastern Iowa
Hi Carissa- I pray God will meet you in the pages of my book and you will know EXACTLY who to minister to in your everyday life.
Thank you for this opportunity! Would love to win.
Thanks Roz!!
What an awesome book to aid us in sharing the love of Christ. Break our heart for what breaks His! Our youth group would love this=-)
Thanks for the encouragement, Crystal!
I love the idea of the gift cards. Sometimes we think about helping only in big ways. Each one help one.
You are so right, Renee! If every one helped just one person, what a HUGE difference it would make in this world!
So inspiring! Thanks!
Thanks Karin!!
This was a great interview! As a foster mother to three beautiful boys i can’t wait to read this book! I don’t know if i can wait for amazon to bring it. I may need to go to barnes and noble now! Thanks for the great tips and God Bless!
Awww, Cristy! Thanks for the kind words! I’ll bet your boys *are* beautiful! I am starting a new foster care ministry at my church here in GA. I can’t wait to get it off the ground! Email me anytime about ideas that would help you as you foster those sweet children- I’d love to hear them! You can find my email address on my website- lorienewman.com
Sounds awesome!!
Thanks Sarah!
I think Lorie’s personal time management tip of leaving 10 minutes early is one I will definitely use. I’ve needed to do that for a long time. I will also pick up some $5 gift cards to hand out. I prefer that to money. I’ll buy them through our local elementary schools who will receive a portion of the money spent. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and actions.
So glad to help you with a few little tips, Kris!
Wow! What an inspiration. Would love to read & apply the book.
Thanks Julie!! So glad you like some of the ideas.
Thank you, Glyniss, for introducing me to Lori Newman. I serve as much as I can in several areas of the least of these and always receive more blessings than I give.
Thank you for introducing me to Lorie Newman. Serving the least of these is a goal I have made since retirement and all the hints and help are so appreciated.
And it’s nice to “meet” you, Cissy! My mother-in-law and I were just talking this morning about ways she can help in her community now that she is retired. And for the record, do you ever *really* retire??
My mother-in- law says she’s busier now than ever! 
Loved these thoughts and ideas. It’s easy to feel like ‘I can’t give enough to make a difference’, so we shrug off the Holy Spirits promptings. This book sounds like a great read. Thanks.
Hi Michelle- You are so right! How many times have I dismissed the Holy Spirit’s prompting because I was too busy or just didn’t think I could make a difference… Glad I serve a God who doesn’t give up on me!
Helping just ONE is life-changing!
I appreciated some of the ideas given in the interview for getting your child (ren) involved in ministry/mission work. I would look at the book & then share it with others.
~Blessings~
LRF- Teaching children to have a mission mindset and watching them take what they have learned and put it into practice is so rewarding!
Sounds like a great book – Colleen G.
Thank you Colleen! I hope it inspires many people to missions.
The book sounds very interesting. I would love to get more ideas on how to help others around me.
Thanks Cheryl!
Very interesting topic; one that is close to my heart! I definitely want to read this book!
Amanda- So glad we have the same heart to help the poor.
There is nothing more rewarding than being Jesus to the less fortunate.
My biggest take away from the interview was the statement that Missions is “who we are.” It is so true and so simple. Would love to read more from Lorie’s book.
Hi Pam- Having a missions heart is so much more than what we “do.”
Too many times we miss opportunities to serve that god places right in front because we are in such a hurry. I think this book may help us to make serving more deliberate and focused.
Amen Sister! May we never be too busy to stop and help someone in need.
This book is sure to be an encouragement to both men and women who have a servant’s heart. Thank you for “highlighting” this book on your blog so we can be aware of its existence. Enjoy your blogs and interviews!
Hi Joyce- I hope my book inspires many people to be the hands and feet of Jesus.
I’m excited to read Lorie’s new book. As a mom, I’m always looking for practical ways for our family to be the hands and feet of Jesus, and it sounds like Lorie’s book is filled with wonderful ways to do that.
Hi Jennifer- I hope some of my ideas can help you as you raise godly children!
What an inspirational woman of God. Thank you for sharing her story
Thank you for your kind words, Crystal!
I am constantly looking for practical ways to make my life seem more peaceful as I strive to bring Christ’s love into our home as I’m sure so many of your readers are. I love LOVE some of the ideas she has given and I look forward to the many ideas for serving in a daily capacity and how serving can be part of my children’s lives. THANKS
Hi Shannon- So glad you can use some of the tips!
It is so inspirational to hear of a mother that could take all the responsibilities of running a household (cleaning, cooking, etc) but chooses to teach her children these responsibilities. I am retired from teaching, but when I was still holding parent conferences one of the questions I always asked was if the child had any chores. Those that did usually were the best students… the ones that took ownership of their actions (finishing classwork, making mistakes, being independent learners). I applaud Lorie for making sure her children have the skills to become responsible adults. I also applaud her for making sure her children know that God is a part of their lives… showing them that prayers can go up for anyone at anytime… like the ambulances/firetrucks. Her family is truly a blessing!
Thanks for the encouragement, Dianne! I also was a school teacher for a while until my twins were born.
I am going to start cooking with one child each night! WHAT A GREAT IDEA!!! Thank you so much, both of you. You help us so much every day.
Love,
Adrienne
Thanks so much, Adrienne! Glad you like that tip.
How wonderful to have a book with such intentional, on-purpose ideas for being Christ to those around us. It sounds great!
Lorie had many powerful messages in her interview with Glynnis, and I am deeply touched and motivated by them. Thanks for all the ideas, and especially the ones we can use despite our busy schedules.
This would be a great book to use in our homeschool to help with ideas for serving others.
Kristi
This book woud be a help and encouragement for us to find ways to reach out to those in need around us. As the Bible tells us to do. To brighten someone’s life anyway we can.
I’m sure this book will be a blessing and inspiration to anyone who reads it . It will inspire us to act.
Would live to get this book. Headed to Lorie’s site now!
Would love to get this book. Headed over to Lorie’s site now!
I, too, am a homeschooling mother of seven. I often feel guilty for not reaching out – life often seems overwhelming. But in reading her interview I found peace – not complacency, like I don’t need to continue to look for ways to serve others – but a realization that we do reach out. We occasionally have over a gentleman with alzheimer’s so that his wife can have a short break, we take care of a neighbor’s animals so he can travel to see his children, and we write notes to a couple of the widows in our church. For some reason I was never able to see that as serving – I know there is a lot more we could be doing, but her words were a balm to my aching heart – I see so much and feel I can do so little, but that doesn’t mean that what we are able to do is insignificant. My heart is a little lighter – thanks! And I’d love to read the book!
Thanks for sharing Lorie’s story and book; do-able ways for us average people to help others excites me!
I, too, am grateful for the reminder that I can serve one person at at ime. The scriptures at Mass this morning were on just this topic, so it would appear that the Holy Spirit is prompting a little more attention in this area! Would love to have a copy of Lorie’s book.
Sounds like a great book!