I work in a nursling home, ya'll should take the residents Snickers or Little Debbies. They love candy, most spend ALL their money at the vending machine. even the diabetics (or take some sugar free options)
@rebekahquinley80935 ай бұрын
Instead of buying coffee for the person behind you (and worrying about the order size) give the barista a BIG tip.
@AlaskanCopperMer5 ай бұрын
I’m planning to send flowers on Holocaust Remembrance Day (May 6th) to a Jewish gal who cleans our church expressing our deep sorrow over the treatment of the Jewish people both then and now. And telling her thank you for serving us and that we value her life.
@jmmatt75 ай бұрын
Diana, I just want you to know that your suggestion of praying for our country every time I see a flag has really impacted me! I have been saying "God bless America with peace, godly leadership and salvation" for months as I spot flags in yards etc.! ( I think God may be getting tired of hearing me, but I realize with the issues each day on the news, our country has a lot of people who need prayer and the Saul/Paul experience!) Thanks for your encouragement to make the world a better place beginning with small acts each day in May.. God bless you and your family!
@DianaKokku5 ай бұрын
W O W ! This is such an encouragement… and it’s been almost a year… way to go!! Your prayers are powerful ☺️💛
@dotgoodwin43125 ай бұрын
How wonderful!
@anitakleinman75425 ай бұрын
I work with young girls 7-11 yrs and talked about tge 5/2 National Day of Prayer with them. I love your flag idea too!
@JadeNelson-t7i4 ай бұрын
I really love you're explanation of the discernment process....peace, peace, affirmation by others, you used scripture and the way you explained that! So amazing and awesome!
@colleenmino68455 ай бұрын
I find that acts of service that inconvenience me the most are the most rewarding.
@DianaKokku5 ай бұрын
Yes! Me too ☺️💛
@pambergman38905 ай бұрын
I was “hired” to sew patches on the dress uniform of an Army Reserve Chaplin in our church. When he asked me how much he owed me, I said “Nothing! This is an act of service I am doing for his servicemen to our country and also for his leadership in a local youth ministry! Today I visited a lady under hospice care in a nearby care center which blessed me greatly.
@lucystrider7285 ай бұрын
A fun one is to lead kids to local walking areas to (carefully with gloves)pick up trash and sprinkle state flower seeds-then on subsequent walks sprinkle the seeds with water to help them establish. Over the years, people are delighted by "how well the wildflowers do here"and the kids involved over the years -and me -get a beaming smile when we walk by the beauty we helped along!
@DianaKokku5 ай бұрын
I have not heard this one before… how creative and beautiful!! 💛🌼🙌
@cindyslone42655 ай бұрын
I keep “blessing bags” in my car for homeless. Usually snacks and bottle water. I even get Vienna sausage or chicken salad kits at dollar tree and put in them. In winter I throw in gloves or heavy socks.
@DianaKokku5 ай бұрын
Awesome idea. Thank you for sharing!! 💛
@VoiceoverMomentum5 ай бұрын
I used to do that regularly… including vitamin C drops. I need to get back to that. Thanks for the inspiration.
@pacempire50465 ай бұрын
My 1st grader finished her homeschool curriculum today so we are going to use our time now in May to complete the service calendar! Thank you for facilitating this beautiful idea!
@outofmyelement9325 ай бұрын
I've done alot of reaching out the past 2 days to bless others. Instead, it has blessed ME and moved me to pray more earnestly for others. God is SO GOOD! Serving Him is a JOY!!!!!
@DianaKokku5 ай бұрын
Yay! Such a great report! Thank you for sharing! 🎉💛
@laurasharp86685 ай бұрын
I love this, such a great idea!
@CharleneEvenson5 ай бұрын
On the 13th of May, I could really use your prayers because I am going in for an operation and I am feeling quite nervous about it.
@eileenheinkel23745 ай бұрын
I will definitely pray that God will grant you the peace that passes all understanding and guides the surgeon and the team throughout the operation. Know that you are loved and cared for. 🙏
@CharleneEvenson5 ай бұрын
@@eileenheinkel2374 Thank you.
@lisameloon15165 ай бұрын
Praying now too, that all will go well for your surgery and recovery. 🙏🏽
@CharleneEvenson5 ай бұрын
@@lisameloon1516 Thank you.
@LouLou-225 ай бұрын
It will be alright. Positive thinking!!! ❤❤❤ Sending lots of ❤ xx
@sharoncooper73815 ай бұрын
Just subscribed! Loved watching you and Dawn and didn’t know your last name. I just saw your video and cried. I was a nurse for almost 30 years and did a lot of volunteering which would make my day. I’ve been almost housebound for 4 years. I love the ideas that I can do from home ❤️
@julialarson-be6gg5 ай бұрын
This was a perfect opportunity to give the Gospel for those and yes they’re on here. Who have never truly heard Gods voice and have never been genuinely born again. 😔
@DianaKokku5 ай бұрын
You’re absolutely right… thank you for this encouragement… we aren’t all sheep yet. Thank you for the reminder 💛
@susiemccoy74 ай бұрын
In June I'm doubling my gifting to others❤
@venusbates69085 ай бұрын
I just saw you challenge for May & I think it is a great idea. Thank you for ideas ❤
@OurMinimalHome5 ай бұрын
I have been wanting to volunteer and serve with my two boys especially while they are at home since we homeschool. But one area that has been on my mind and heart has been nursing homes.
@saramason84015 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! This was a great reminder that we can stop our crazy days and just listen for the Shepherds voice. Such a great and needed reminder! ❤
@NatalieStotz-s3z5 ай бұрын
Fellow teachers: our service in May....take any missing work, for full credit. Lots of work for us....but a great way to serve our students.
@TheMinimalMom5 ай бұрын
This is SO good!!!! Way to persevere 💪❤️
@HereWithJesus5 ай бұрын
I was in a bible group on FB and one lady asked if folks would anyone would send her mother (who is in a nursing home) a birthday card? So I did! I hope it brightened her day. Since the card is going to the nursing home, there's no danger of giving out a 'private address'. I used to work in a nursing home, so I know "Activities" handles these types of requests (just gave myself a great idea for "service")
@angelirohival62705 ай бұрын
What a great idea, Diana! I’m going to pass it along. I love, love the idea of food gift cards! I’m involved in ministry part time, and even part time it takes a lot of effort and time. But, I love serving the Lord and serving people! Blessings and Shalom!
@lorainkyusa2 ай бұрын
Awesome idea!! I just caught this video. It's now August. So my idea is, I want to do this for the month of November. I have always thought of November as the month of being thankful and blessed for everything in my life! Thanks again for this wonderful idea!! Bless you and your family (including Dawn and her family) 😊 Hello from Kentucky 👋
@juliekonigskind64345 ай бұрын
Dear Diana, Thank you so much for the encouragement. The more we shift our perspective to doing good and serving the people and community around us, the more we build faith and hope for a good future.
@lenettasmith-murray21455 ай бұрын
Diana, great encouragement about our shepard and listening for/to his voice. I know my shepard and his voice. Hallelujah 🙏
@christinapsalmist42675 ай бұрын
Pray fir my daughter surgery tomoro for her cutis aplasia. Keep doing what kindles love in you. pray❤
@kimberlygraham85655 ай бұрын
I just saw this and prayed for her 6:35am CT May 3. God bless you all and keep her safe today! 😇
@crhp13tblock525 ай бұрын
I have a friend who sells a lot of items on FB marketplace and the 'crickets' are the bane of her experiences, too.
@martinasilver4 ай бұрын
STOP! No STOP! 😂 I was like “something is some different with Dawn 😅😂 I’ve just heard you on her podcast and like many one video some time ago… Hahaha gosh. I was puzzled
@saraolson79545 ай бұрын
Thanks for the inspiration! Definitely been in a funk lately and struggling to find my purpose beyond laundry, dishes and cleaning now that the kids are both in school full time. I've always had a passion to serve but I've lost sight of it in motherhood because it can be hard to justify adding extra to my plate. But my kids are old enough to do it alongside me or I can do it myself on days they are busy. I also have been the recipient of someone doing this 5 years ago at a time in my life that meant more than she could ever know - and I often think of her for being that light in a dark time. Thank you for the push to do little things to help others every day!
@DianaKokku5 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing… you’re not alone! Keep me posted 💛
@bdavis94285 ай бұрын
Thank you for the great ideas. I've watched you and Dawn for awhile and you both inspire me. I'm a Christian mom with teenagers and you have wonderful ideas for teaching kids how to serve others joyfully for the Lord. I work as a case manager in a prison with individuals dealing with mental health issues. Depending on the institution, that's an idea to volunteer also. We have different church groups that send volunteers weekly to work in prison ministry. I understand that type of location may be uncomfortable for some, but please include that population in your prayers. I consider my work a ministry because I spread God's love and joy wherever I go. "Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless." 1 Corinthians 15:58
@tonyamercer865 ай бұрын
I pray for the people I see and give if i feel led. But if i give I share that God loves them and sees them.
@jukes2435 ай бұрын
I've been mailing Salvation (and Rapture) tracks to my surrounding neighborhoods, sending out handmade cards, and donating snacks to our school. I would rather donate household items than sell them. The dumpster is a great idea! Thanks, Diana
@evandenberg1965 ай бұрын
Do you know Dianna… you serve us with your video’s… Thank you…. May God bless you !
@barbettewelsh23583 ай бұрын
My pastor shared an idea that if you walk your neighborhood, develop a practice of praying for the occupants of houses you pass. You do not have to know them or their needs cause He knows.
@floridamezzo87345 ай бұрын
Getting gift cards for food is a great idea!
@chantal20495 ай бұрын
Hi Diana, already ticked two boxes on my May- card! So much fun and also very healing for myself! ❤
@DianaKokku5 ай бұрын
Y A Y ! Thank you for sharing 🙌💛
@MsK_in_CA5 ай бұрын
When I turned 33 (over a decade ago 🤯) I had a “random acts of kindness party.” I organized 33 random acts of kindness. I put a post on FB a few weeks in advance asking for donations (quarters for the vacuums at the local car wash, toys & backpacks to donate the local police station to give to kids they come across in bad situations, goodies from local bakeries to give to first responders, old towels and pet food for the animal shelter, shelf stable food for the food pantry, etc.) It was my best birthday. I was flooded with various donations and I had tons of people come participate, including people I’d never met before. It was wonderful, and exhausting. 33 is a lot to do in 1 day.
@DianaKokku5 ай бұрын
This is wonderful! Thank you so much for taking time to share! And I’m exhausted just hearing about it 😉💛
@cynthiafisher99075 ай бұрын
What a great idea! I might stretch it out to my birthday week.
@shelleyt3675 ай бұрын
FB Marketplace can be 'fun' but we've had way more positive than negative experiences, thankfully. Subscribed to both u and ur sister as u guys are so helpful, funny, smart, and highly entertaining; love ur content!
@DianaKokku5 ай бұрын
Awww… this means the world… thank you 🥹
@shelleyt3675 ай бұрын
@@DianaKokku ur so very welcome
@thefarmista5 ай бұрын
I went to the nursing home all the time from about age 6-15 (when I started working) and I loved it! I made so many friends!
@annijewiss31425 ай бұрын
I bought a homeless man coffee and food I offered to buy him a sleeping bag which he was grateful for and arranged to meet him at same place to bring it to him it came next day from Amazon but when I went to take it to him he wasn’t there so I’ve still got it in the back of my car 😢
@teresahechenbleikner20805 ай бұрын
Stay centered in Who God made You to Be. Your messages are needed by so many... The greateset of these is Love. Keep going and Love Yourself too.❤
@grandmasewhappyhomestead1875 ай бұрын
Love this❤❤ such awesome ideas. I used to volunteer at a nursing home, I think I came home more blessed than I was blessing them. Also volunteered at a food shelf. It's amazing how you can go there and the atmosphere and the people you walk away with a skip to your step. The people their hearts, the kindness but also I created friendships from helping there. Also gave me a different heart so many times we can Gets stuck in our own world, but to see the needs of others put a lot of things in a different perspective. Thank you so much for encouraging us all to step out. I truly appreciate your videos your heartbeat and all that you share ❤ Thank you, Jesus for Diana and thank you for her heartbeat for you Lord and how she encourages and spreads the gospel to this world. Many days it's quiet here.And so to hear your voice to hear your giggle to hear your laughter Feels like a visit from a close friend for a moment. Much love to you and your family from a family just North of the Twin Cities.
@melindafurr20985 ай бұрын
I love this ❤❤ you have the gift of encouragement
@DH-ku6qg5 ай бұрын
Your manner of teaching about the Lord is so calming and everyday applicable. We need to have examples of how and why the Word of God works. We need to also see the ways to apply it in everyday life. Sometimes we are in situations in life that we don't know how to get out of in a Godly manner. Thank you for the Word that works.
@KellyBoettcher-qo9tx5 ай бұрын
She was the one God wanted to have the shelf
@bsquared96475 ай бұрын
Diana, this video is filled with great ideas. Thank you for the encouragement to be more intentional about serving others.
@suzysmith37765 ай бұрын
Such a kind idea! Your heart is beautiful!
@KellyLagna5 ай бұрын
Hi Diana great video. My husband takes a walk in the mornings sometimes he walks the road and picks up trash. I like sending cards in the mail .People don't do that anymore.Sometimes it's just nice to get a card just because.I know cards can be expensive so when we get free cards from charities I keep them and that way I have extra cards.I like the dumpster idea. You are awesome. Keep the videos coming.
@janeanderson51035 ай бұрын
Hospice volunteers are appreciated
@csiesel15 ай бұрын
Great job following our Shepherd!!!❤
@cindygagnebin32535 ай бұрын
I know you know this Diana God’s voice is all over His word, the Bible. Blessings on all your efforts to serve our Lord Jesus in this way in the month of May. Inspiring video.
@brettelizabethspore5 ай бұрын
Fun challenge idea. It will be fun to hear the stories of others who do this challenge.
@kimberlygraham85655 ай бұрын
I just want to say how very much I enjoy your prayer time Nature video clips 🥰😇!
@cherylscholtz17695 ай бұрын
We having a pre mothers day lunch for our seniors in our community
@priscillacarvalho-lovell28985 ай бұрын
Hi Diane. I love a challenge. I downloaded and printed off the sheet. How does someone enter the competition? This challenge has caused me to 'look' for good acts to do or how to serve people. It is a mindset change. I was creating a poster for free, for a guy who is in his 70s and is not tech savvy. I realized that it is an act of serve. Something good to do for someone who does not have the skills.
@dotgoodwin43125 ай бұрын
Thank u for your kind words and prayers always Diana...
@sl99065 ай бұрын
Great ideas and Godly wisdom in discernment how to serve regardless of circumstances. ❤
@christineb26405 ай бұрын
Beautiful Diana ❤
@smcb22025 ай бұрын
The back of your sweater should say “God is Love” 1 John 4:16
@Claramaine5 ай бұрын
Amen! Because God is LOVE! LOVE WINS = GOD WINS
@user-ww7ww2ze1w5 ай бұрын
I have the exact same luck with FB market place. So frustrating!
@beckya83285 ай бұрын
You are an inspiration of kindness. Thank you for these great ideas to spread kindness❤
@MillieVF5 ай бұрын
I love this and I love your content. It filled my heart when I got the email. Thanks!
@CharityAdair-ve2rr5 ай бұрын
Awesome accomplishments with all you have on your plate- The Lord is blessing people through your perseverance ❤ As Christians we are still called to put God first and to find a way to share salvation with others, even if we are busy with all our other things… I always tell my kids that if you have time for yourself and games and reading and sports, than you have time to give back to spreading the word of Jesus🎉 My daughter recently made up blessings bags for people asking for help in our community…small tube of toothpaste, socks, wash cloth and soap, bottle of water, and a few non-perishable snacks. She does include a couple of memory verses and a track about Jesus. She offers to pray with them if the stop light time allows or meeting space…. And of course praying for them in the months following💞💫🙏🏽🫶🏼
@HappyDays15 ай бұрын
Share very wonderful
@kathleenkelly46405 ай бұрын
Thank you for the ideas and love you are sharing.
@michellegiblin68125 ай бұрын
Please pray for a special favour for me Diane thanks keep going ❤
@RedheadedWritinghood5 ай бұрын
Thank you for this! I was wanting guidance and I didn’t even think this was a video on that! I just received the notification because I subscribed to your channel because I saw the video with your sister and I follow her channel. I’m so glad I found you through your sister. And it’s Awesome to do these acts of service everyday! Wow! To be consistent and continue it though? I may aim for 2-3 a month 😳 🙏 🌹 Red
@laurinda90095 ай бұрын
I love the acts of kindness ❤
@stephaniet9075 ай бұрын
My husband does not like selling things online for this reason. He would rather throw it away than deal with Facebook marketplace. 😂
@elizabethbruner26865 ай бұрын
Agree but I end up donating the items to a local thrift store that uses the proceeds to help the community
@DianaKokku5 ай бұрын
@stephaniet907 Yes! Marking things for FREE on Facebook is beneficial worse 😂
@DianaKokku5 ай бұрын
@@elizabethbruner2686Great idea!
@HereWithJesus5 ай бұрын
I've sold one thing on FB marketplace. I'd rather donate my stuff to Goodwill or Salvation Army
@cynthiafisher99075 ай бұрын
Craigslist is a much better place to sell things. It usually has older and more reliable customers.
@thehopefulwife89375 ай бұрын
Do i have to drink a cup of tea? Coffee lover over here😂
@DianaKokku5 ай бұрын
Hahaha… yes you do 😂 J/K 💛
@ruthhayden40875 ай бұрын
I love your new hair color. It looks great on you
@rroumeli5 ай бұрын
Thank you for this fun challenge, Diana! I needed something to help me focus outward.
@SavannahMares5 ай бұрын
I love you sis! 🫂🙏🏼🙌🏼💕😘😇🥹👍🏼
@julietannOsfan19725 ай бұрын
This is a lovely thing to do. You’re such a kind hearted person. x I’ve never understood the thing about paying for someone’s shopping in the queue behind you. How do you know how much they’re going to pay? I like the buggy behind you. I much prefer tandem buggies to the side-by-side ones, especially on British pavements.
@kathyschieb66865 ай бұрын
I love all these ideas
@HereWithJesus5 ай бұрын
May Day! = my husband's birthday! (he had to work lol!) We are having the family bday dinner this Sunday ❤
@penniepennie98685 ай бұрын
I can't find the May printable. It doesnt seem to come up on the website 🙁
@carmenshirk3665 ай бұрын
Looking extra cute today!
@andreamiedema44895 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Diana. ❤
@CharleneEvenson5 ай бұрын
I can understand the elders home because they don’t want some fruit loop coming in.
@rebekahmccaul5 ай бұрын
Your best video Diana 👍🏻 admirable work
@lizzabbott5 ай бұрын
50 K !! Congrats , honey !
@krystalgrohn63745 ай бұрын
So good
@nightowl85485 ай бұрын
I pay for the person behind me fairly oftem. I just ask how much the order behind me is. My goal is around $10. If it's more, I just get a quick $10 guft card for them to give that car. I challenge myself to do 2-3 RAKs each week. But they don't have to cost $. Sometimes, it's just kind words when you can tell someone is having a hard day.
@mrsdavidgomes5 ай бұрын
Such a beautiful idea❤
@nancycosgrove40055 ай бұрын
Diana you area remarkable person💕💕💕
@synettastone5053 ай бұрын
🙏🏼
@KellyBoettcher-qo9tx5 ай бұрын
Love the sweatshirt
@Marie-pb2zy5 ай бұрын
If you give a cashier money to go to the order behind you, it is possible that the cashier could keep the money and how will you know?
@girlonaswing94395 ай бұрын
❤on the kicks
@robinheminger89365 ай бұрын
Kynd Kits offers a lot of options for individuals to volunteer virtually.
@yvonneh.36185 ай бұрын
I'm about to make that phone call.❤
@manda_musings84595 ай бұрын
Wait is this the twin of the decluttering lady??
@annaread38292 ай бұрын
Yes, this is Dawn’s twin sister:)
@elizphel5 ай бұрын
I am confused. Why would I pray for someone who is dead?
@dorismikolajczyk38025 ай бұрын
❤
@AmandaO.11095 ай бұрын
The link to your Bible study group is not working. I’m not able to sign up.
@sharoncooper73815 ай бұрын
I hit shop to look and now it won’t come off my tv Help!
@HeatherMurray-b6n5 ай бұрын
Does leading my weekly Decluttering by Faith study count as serving my community?
@gabrielleyadav36615 ай бұрын
❤
@annekap.16565 ай бұрын
Facebook Marketplace - same experience and then I gave up. Not worth my time.