He had the gift of giving.

Hody Childress gave away $100 every month. (123RF)
Mr. Childress helped people get medicine. (Tania Nix)
Mr. Childress gave money to the owner of Geraldine Drugs. The owner used the money to help. (Geraldine Drugs)
Mr. Childress stands with his daughter. (Tania Nix)
Mr. Childress served in the Air Force. Later, he was a farmer. (Tania Nix)

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Mr. C. loved to give. He liked to keep the gifts he gave a secret.

He helped people get medicine. He prayed for all he knew. He sent cards with words of hope.

Pray: Thank God for people who are faithful to give. Mr. Childress helped many because he loved God and others.

Read More: Mr. Hody Childress grew up in Geraldine, Alabama. He worked on a farm and at an aerospace company. Mr. Childress went to the drug store one day. He learned sometimes people cannot afford their medicine. He gave $100 to the owner. He told her to use it to help others pay for medicine. He asked her to keep his gifts a secret. He gave $100 every month for about 10 years. He helped many people.

“Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have.” (Hebrews 13:16)

For more about a heart that loves to give, see Extra Yarn by Mac Barnett in our Recommended Reading.