Sentences with phrase «biggest gift has»

January 22, 2015 — «A B.C. lawyer, philanthropist and businessman who has already donated millions to social justice causes has given the law school at the University of British Columbia the biggest gift it has ever received.

While the adult child might think that receiving money from a parent to help out with a financial crisis is a great gift, I think that the biggest gift I'd like to impart on my child is the gift of financial literacy.

To me one of the biggest gifts I've received from studying at Unity Woods is the ability to tune into my body and determine what poses it needs based on how it feels.

I've worked with psychics for nearly a decade, and the biggest gift they've given me isn't a winning lottery number or knowing exactly when I was going to fall in love (though several did predict that...)-- it was simply how to trust myself.

Add a Christmas Savings Share to your membership (S3) to help you save for an upcoming holiday, special occasion - or that big gift you've wanted to give!

«I consider it one of the biggest gifts I have received, to have found you and our amazing network of moms.

Not exact matches

Slighted kids may challenge the will, he said, alleging you had diminished capacity to make that gift, or that the sibling with the bigger share exerted undue influence.

This isn't about big gifts or exceptional moments — the simplest «thank you» can have great meaning.

A child may believe he or she is entitled to a bigger share for the same reasons a parent might have otherwise opted for an unequal split — time spent as a caregiver, for example, or unequal money gifts.

Going in on a group gift can be another way to make the most of your budget, especially if the registry has already been picked over and only big - ticket items remain, said Glantz.

I had heard that a slew of restaurants (and a few other retail spots) offer generous gifts on your big day, and so I put this claim to the test a few weeks ago on my 23rd birthday.

You don't have to give big gifts, it might just mean spending a little extra time with a client or making a small contribution to a cause you know an employee holds dear.

Americans consume $ 100 billion in gift cards every year, and 70 percent of consumers we surveyed said they would prefer to give a local gift than a traditional gift card from a big brand.

The improved economy and rising stock market have helped repair the damage to university endowments, but the biggest investment gains and largest gifts have flowed to the wealthiest schools, according to a recent analysis by Moody's Investors Service.

Instead of placing a lot of importance on leaving a big inheritance for future generations, she said many grandparents want to be the person in the family that people can turn to now — whether it's to help out with college tuition or get that must - have holiday gift.

The Ballmers have yet to roll out a foundation or a public strategy for their giving, but they've been making some big gifts, most recently kicking in $ 50 million for a new funders collaborative that will channel at least a billion dollars to high - performing nonprofits that serve low - income youth.

While an improved economy and rising stock market have helped private institutions repair much of the Great Recession's damage to their endowments, the biggest investment gains and largest gifts are flowing to the wealthiest schools, according to a recent analysis by Moody's.

Little Big Horn this was not; rather, it was as if an errant yet gifted student had been hauled before the principal.

If you've received a big check recently, such as a gift from family to help with a down payment, the lender may require a letter from the person who gave the money explaining that it's a gift and won't be required to pay it back.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy Charities Unveil Bold Year - End Appeals in Storm's Big Shadow Schwab Charitable has moved quickly to encourage and assist donors in making gifts to benefit relief organizations working on recovery efforts after the recent superstorm.

A bipartisan majority of senators has chosen to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression by handing big banks and their lobbyists a package of deregulatory gifts, increasing the risks to financial stability and the likelihood of consumer abuse, including racial discrimination in mortgage lending.

Withdrawing from the TPP «would be the biggest gift any U.S. president could give China,» Froman stated.

I'll bet your pastor would be there too pushing for an addition to their will giving the church a big gift from the estate.

Our big and good God is at work in the world, and we have been invited to participate fully — however God has gifted and equipped and called each of us.

If the big dude really does exist, then I would have to think that he would be embarrassed of the billions of people that lazily beg him to get into heaven and throw away their gifts of intelligence.

«Because of the extrava.gance of those revelations, and so I wouldn't get a big head, I was given the gift of a handicap to keep me in constant touch with my limitations.

Tim i found it liberating to just do what the Lord wants you to do i work within his boundarys and yes i attend church and enjoy it.I love the people and i love hearing the word and worshipping the Lord even if others are still bound up with traditions thats not my walk thats theres.My focus is to do what the Lord wants me to do.There have been times i have said no to the pastor he does nt understand why i choose not to lead the worship.i query him as well regarding the idea that its not just performing a function because there is a need our hearts have to be in the right place so that the Lord can use us but he did nt understand where i was coming from and thats okay because of that i just said no until my heart is right i am better not being involved in leading.But i am happy to be an encouragement to others in the worship team i havent wanted to be the leader i have done that in the past.So my focus has been just the singing and being part of different worship teams i think the Lord has other plans as the groups i am in seem to be changing at the same time i am aware that i do nt to worry about change as the Lord knows whats best.I used to be quite comfortable leading the music but that was before when i was operating in my own self confidence and pride.The Lord did such a huge change in my life that i lost my self confidence and that is not a bad thing at all as my spiritual growth has been incredible.The big change was my identity moved from me and what i could do to knowing who i was in Christ and that he is my strength and confidence.Now i know that without him i can do nothing in fact i am dependent on his empowerment through his holy spirit all the time in everything.In the weekend i was asked to lead the music at another church i attend multiple churchs although i attend two regularly one has services in the morning and one has services in the evening so the two do nt really clash.In the weekend i was asked to lead the music its been two years since i did that and i was worried on how i would go.All i can say is that it went really well and because i stepped out in Faith the Lord really blessed the morning to the congregation.The difference is knowing that i serve the Lord with the gifts he has given me but my heart has to be right and when i do it in his way it builds up the body and it brings glory to him.May the Lord continue to show you what he wants you to do even though others may not understand your reasons i just want you to know that you do nt have to pull away completely just work within the boundarys that the Lord gives you and do nt feel pressured by others expectations to do anything that feel uncomfortable.Be involved just as you feel lead by the holy spirit even if it is in a very minor way take small steps.regards brentnz

Gifts don't have to be big things like spouses, book deals, houses in Puerto Rico or ponies.

One of the biggest things I do is to encourage people to liberate themselves from censoring themselves... a malignant gift they'd inherited from their upbringing... familial, social, educational or spiritual.

They also had these cool cookie plate covers over in the grocery section of mine — they were plastic bags fit to drop a plate of cookies in and then tie the top, almost how you make for a big gift basket?

we've decided no gifts this year because we're taking a big trip for the month of January... but I'm still secretly hoping for a new cookbook or two or a k - cup

I know that this season can sometimes become too commercial with what's going on around us but we have to remember that in the midst of our busy lives and the gift buying frenzy, there is a bigger reason why we celebrate the occasion.

David, I had big plans last holiday season to make marshmallows and give them away as gifts.

I got the book from Amazon yesterday and it's like a big warming gift for spring:) There are so many things I'd like to try!

Garrett and I aren't big gift givers either... we'd much rather do as you and Brandon did and get away for a few days... love's all about creating memories!

I'm not a big pretzel lover, but these totally would make awesome gifts!

One of the Great Spirit's biggest gifts was the maple tree; one only had to break off a twig and the sweet syrup would flow.

Australian winemakers might have to wait until 2015 to see a return to growth in China after Pernod Ricard, the world's second - biggest drinks group and owner of Jacob's Creek, warned that beverage sales were flat since the Lunar New Year as an austerity drive and crackdown on luxury gift giving kept glasses empty.

Rod had a gift of seeing and communicating the big picture.

Now I have big plans to gift that to everyone who invites me over (so, like, one person).

I have rationalised this based on (a) the fact that you may be one of those people who likes to plan their Xmas menu wayyy in advance, (b) this gives you ample time for sampling, and (c) these actually make snazzy little gifts too, which means you will be wanting to make them before the big day.

who would of guest City would make an offer of 60 million in the summer for Sanchez with only a year left on his contract, i'm guessing we could get an offer of around 30 million from City in January so he wont be persuaded by the likes of PSG with a signing on fee in the summer, but who knows what goes in the mind of Alexis or what kind of injuries some big clubs could have from now until January for them to make ridiculous offers to a world class player with no CL conflict of interest, lets say Real Madrid loses Ronaldo, Bale, Karim to long term injury you bet they will come ceiling with baring gifts for Sanchez's services or even Barca with Messi or Suarez

The night's biggest revelation, however, was sophomore running back Derrick Washington, who dazzled in his first career start with 130 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries, a performance that suddenly has Columbia buzzing that he may be Missouri's most gifted tailback since James Wilder.

While Pulisic's significant technical gifts are not on Lionel Messi's level — that's an awfully high bar, after all — he does have one of Messi's best traits in spades: the heart and fire to put his team on his back in crunch time and will them over the line in their biggest matches.

Maradona, the naturally gifted kid from the Villa Fiorito slum, had been denied his first real chance to be a big man.

The biggest of the decisions was that penalty to gift the Cherries an equaliser when we had taken the lead through Alexis Sanchez capitalising on a defensive error and were clearly on top.

clearly last season was a gift & we should have won the league, the big boys all had an off year, and they clearly beefed up their management & players, not seeing how our same basic squad will suddenly be that much better...

was reading that usmanov has denied putting in bid or talking to palmero for dybala but if he is very wiling to offer us one gift transfer as a one off offer, maybe he needs to be thinking bigger like pogba for # 70miilion do nt mind him picking up the tab for that one or just anyone, wenger wants as a one off to help compete for the c / l before he retires go on usmanov make wengers dreams come true and ours.

In specific reference to WC, I have been impressed with his physical gifts on the pitch but other than dominating a U-21 tournament he has been pedestrian at best for Sporting and the big boy National team over the last year.

NASCAR got lucky once: One of the biggest stars to ever drive a car had a son with a great personality who was gifted at connecting with fans.