Showing Kindness To The World

Random Acts of Kindness Day is February 17, 2024. 

It is a day to show non-premeditated, inconsistent actions designed to offer kindness towards other human beings you do not know.

This fad was named after “random kindness and senseless acts of beauty” a book, written by Anne Herbert in 1982. It was based on the phrase “random acts of violence and senseless acts of cruelty.”

What does the bible say about Random Acts of Kindness? 

The Bible tells us in more than one scripture that we are to be kind to everyone, whether they believe in God or not. The Bible also tells us to be nice because you may never know who you are entertaining.  Hebrews 13 v2- Show hospitality and care for strangers, as some have entertained angels without even knowing it. 

As a believer, we are challenged with this mission daily. We are striving to be like Jesus. Kind and non-judgemental to all so that we may be able to spread the word of God. 

If you struggle to show your kindness here is a list :

• Pay for someone’s coffee. 
• Purchase meals at a local shelter.
• Drop off brand-new items at local orphanages or churches.
• Make a $5 donation to the charity of your choice. 

Dear God,

Please continue to keep our hearts open so we can receive Your Love. We know through Your Love we can be kind, patient, and long-suffering. Help us to continue down Your righteous Path of love and kindness. -Amen

This recipe is great to make when you are having friends over for coffee or tea; Almond Poppy Bread. It is great for breakfast or dessert. 

Happy Eating!

Almond Poppy Bread Recipe

• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for the pan
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for the pan
• 1 package (7 oz) Almond Paste, cut into small pieces
• 1 cup of white sugar
• 5 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup poppy seeds

Cooking Directions

1. Preheat oven to 300F
2. Butter and flour a 9X5 inch loaf pan
3. Combine almond paste and sugar in a bowl
4. Beat with an electric mixer until the paste breaks down into small granules. (If the paste is hard, grate it on the large holes of a box grater first) beat in butter until smooth.
5. Add eggs one at a time.
6. Beat well after adding each one and scraping the bowl as needed. 
7. Add vanilla.
8. Beat until the mixture is smooth and light.
9. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
10. Add to butter mixture in two batches, alternating with the milk.
11. Mix in poppy seeds
12. Pour batter into the pan
13. Spread evenly with a rubber spatula
14. Tap the pan lightly on the counter to release air pockets.
15. Bake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, about 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hour. 
16. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes,
17. Place on a wire rack to cool
18. Dust with confectioner’s sugar

Serve

*Chef’s Tip: You can serve topped with fresh fruit, whipped cream, or ice cream