<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>charity Archives - Diana Derringer</title> <atom:link href="https://dianaderringer.com/tag/charity/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://dianaderringer.com/tag/charity/</link> <description></description> <lastBuildDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:16:22 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1</generator> <image> <url>https://dianaderringer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/cropped-derringer_headshotsm-32x32.png</url> <title>charity Archives - Diana Derringer</title> <link>https://dianaderringer.com/tag/charity/</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height> </image> <item> <title>Putting on the Ritz</title> <link>https://dianaderringer.com/putting-on-the-ritz/</link> <comments>https://dianaderringer.com/putting-on-the-ritz/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Diana Derringer]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:00:18 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Finances]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Holidays]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Peace]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Relationships]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Self-Improvement]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Wisdom]]></category> <category><![CDATA[benevolence]]></category> <category><![CDATA[charity]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Christmas]]></category> <category><![CDATA[decorations]]></category> <category><![CDATA[devotion]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Diana Derringer]]></category> <category><![CDATA[food]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Fred Astaire]]></category> <category><![CDATA[gifts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[idioms]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Irving Berlin]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Life Lessons from English Expressions]]></category> <category><![CDATA[lifestyle of the rich and famous]]></category> <category><![CDATA[lights]]></category> <category><![CDATA[luxury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[putting on the Ritz]]></category> <category><![CDATA[relationships]]></category> <category><![CDATA[rich]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ritz hotels]]></category> <category><![CDATA[splurge]]></category> <category><![CDATA[stylish]]></category> <category><![CDATA[wealth]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Words Wit and Wisdom]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://dianaderringer.com/?p=10173</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>During Christmas, we see examples of putting on the Ritz all around us. Elaborate decorations Rich food Lavish gifts (and lots of them) Lovely lights Those of us who usually live simple lives go overboard in December. Putting on the Ritz refers to the Ritz Hotels. Those hotels offer a life of luxury. Only the wealthy can afford them. Occasionally, we may save enough money to enjoy that lifestyle for a few days. Sadly, some of us charge now and...</p> <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://dianaderringer.com/putting-on-the-ritz/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://dianaderringer.com/putting-on-the-ritz/">Putting on the Ritz</a> appeared first on <a href="https://dianaderringer.com">Diana Derringer</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://dianaderringer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Putting-on-the-Ritz.jpg"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10174" src="https://dianaderringer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Putting-on-the-Ritz.jpg" alt="Putting on the Ritz-gold stars on a fine gold wire background" width="550" height="366" srcset="https://dianaderringer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Putting-on-the-Ritz.jpg 550w, https://dianaderringer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Putting-on-the-Ritz-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dianaderringer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Putting-on-the-Ritz-406x270.jpg 406w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /></a>During Christmas, we see examples of putting on the Ritz all around us.</p> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li>Elaborate decorations</li> <li>Rich food</li> <li>Lavish gifts (and lots of them)</li> <li>Lovely lights</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: left;">Those of us who usually live simple lives <a href="https://dianaderringer.com/go-overboard/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">go overboard </a>in December.</p> <h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>Putting on the Ritz refers to the Ritz Hotels.</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: left;">Those hotels offer a life of luxury. Only the wealthy can afford them. Occasionally, we may save enough money to enjoy that lifestyle for a few days. Sadly, some of us charge now and pay much more than the original cost later.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKPMk5_gStk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fred Astaire made the Irving Berlin song, “Putting on the Ritz” popular</a>.</p> <h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>When we put on the Ritz, we act rich and stylish. </strong></h3> <p style="text-align: left;">We may not be able to afford to live <a href="https://dianaderringer.com/high-on-the-hog/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">high on the hog</a>. Yet, we pretend we can. We like special treatment. An occasional splurge may lift our spirits.</p> <h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>However, let’s never forget those who need the basics.</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: left;">Many in our world don’t have enough food, heat, shelter, or clothing. This Christmas and throughout the year, let’s brighten their lives by sharing with them.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.<strong><sup> </sup></strong>But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal” (Matthew 6:19-20 NIV).</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Thanks to Lindy Pierce for the suggestion. Image by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/nennieinszweidrei-10084616/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=image&utm_content=5841992" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Annette Meyer</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=image&utm_content=5841992" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pixabay</a></p> <p style="text-align: left;">Do you have an expression you want explained or a thought about this one? If so, please comment below.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ow.ly/XX0U50JTr3Z" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Subscribe to receive my weekly posts by email</a> and receive a free copy of “Words of Hope for Days that Hurt.”</p> <p style="text-align: left;">If you enjoyed this post, please share it with your friends.</p> <p><a class="a2a_button_facebook" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/facebook?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fdianaderringer.com%2Fputting-on-the-ritz%2F&linkname=Putting%20on%20the%20Ritz" title="Facebook" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_twitter" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/twitter?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fdianaderringer.com%2Fputting-on-the-ritz%2F&linkname=Putting%20on%20the%20Ritz" title="Twitter" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_pinterest" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/pinterest?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fdianaderringer.com%2Fputting-on-the-ritz%2F&linkname=Putting%20on%20the%20Ritz" title="Pinterest" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_linkedin" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/linkedin?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fdianaderringer.com%2Fputting-on-the-ritz%2F&linkname=Putting%20on%20the%20Ritz" title="LinkedIn" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_email" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/email?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fdianaderringer.com%2Fputting-on-the-ritz%2F&linkname=Putting%20on%20the%20Ritz" title="Email" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save addtoany_share" href="https://www.addtoany.com/share#url=https%3A%2F%2Fdianaderringer.com%2Fputting-on-the-ritz%2F&title=Putting%20on%20the%20Ritz" data-a2a-url="https://dianaderringer.com/putting-on-the-ritz/" data-a2a-title="Putting on the Ritz"></a></p><p>The post <a href="https://dianaderringer.com/putting-on-the-ritz/">Putting on the Ritz</a> appeared first on <a href="https://dianaderringer.com">Diana Derringer</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://dianaderringer.com/putting-on-the-ritz/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>4</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Money Burns a Hole in Their Pocket</title> <link>https://dianaderringer.com/money-burns-a-hole-in-their-pocket/</link> <comments>https://dianaderringer.com/money-burns-a-hole-in-their-pocket/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Diana Derringer]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 02 Oct 2017 23:00:40 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Finances]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Problems]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Self-Improvement]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Wisdom]]></category> <category><![CDATA[budget]]></category> <category><![CDATA[charity]]></category> <category><![CDATA[devotion]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Diana Derringer]]></category> <category><![CDATA[finances]]></category> <category><![CDATA[give away]]></category> <category><![CDATA[idioms]]></category> <category><![CDATA[income]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Life Lessons from English Expressions]]></category> <category><![CDATA[money]]></category> <category><![CDATA[money burns a hole in their pocket]]></category> <category><![CDATA[money plan]]></category> <category><![CDATA[pocket]]></category> <category><![CDATA[prepare for hard times]]></category> <category><![CDATA[save]]></category> <category><![CDATA[save money]]></category> <category><![CDATA[spend]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Words Wit and Wisdom]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://temp.dianaderringer.com/?p=3859</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Some people never save for a rainy day. Money burns a hole in their pocket. As soon as they get money, they spend it. They rush to a store or make an online order. How they get their money does not matter. They spend it all. Paycheck Allowance Gift Prize The amount of money does not matter. They spend it all. Whether they have one dollar or a million dollars, they spend it. Then, when they need money, they have...</p> <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://dianaderringer.com/money-burns-a-hole-in-their-pocket/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://dianaderringer.com/money-burns-a-hole-in-their-pocket/">Money Burns a Hole in Their Pocket</a> appeared first on <a href="https://dianaderringer.com">Diana Derringer</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;"><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-3860 aligncenter" src="https://temp.dianaderringer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Money-Burns-a-Hole-in-Their-Pocket.jpg" alt="Money Burns a Hole in Their Pocket--empty pocket pulled out of jeans" width="450" height="276" srcset="https://dianaderringer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Money-Burns-a-Hole-in-Their-Pocket.jpg 450w, https://dianaderringer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Money-Burns-a-Hole-in-Their-Pocket-300x184.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" />Some people never <a href="https://dianaderringer.com/save-for-a-rainy-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">save for a rainy day</a>. Money burns a hole in their pocket.</p> <h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>As soon as they get money, they spend it. </strong></h3> <p style="text-align: left;">They rush to a store or make an online order.</p> <h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>How they get their money does not matter. They spend it all.</strong></h3> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li>Paycheck</li> <li>Allowance</li> <li>Gift</li> <li>Prize</li> </ul> <h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>The amount of money does not matter. They spend it all.</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: left;">Whether they have one dollar or a million dollars, they spend it. Then, when they need money, they have nothing. They stay <a href="https://dianaderringer.com/poor-as-a-church-mouse/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">poor as a church mouse</a>. Therefore, they have no way to help themselves or other people.</p> <h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>They have fun for a short time. But the fun does not last.</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: left;">Life can be hard. They need to be ready when those hard times come.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">A few people may have someone who gives them all they want or need. Most people have to <a href="https://dianaderringer.com/pull-yourself-up-by-your-bootstraps/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">pull themselves up by their own bootstraps </a>.</p> <h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>Therefore, they need to make a money plan.</strong></h3> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li>Spend some.</li> <li>Give some away.</li> <li><a href="https://dianaderringer.com/save-for-a-rainy-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Save some for a rainy day</a>.</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: left;">Your income disappears, as though you were putting it into pockets filled with holes! (Haggai 1:6 TLB).</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Do you have an expression you want explained or a thought about this one? If so, please comment below.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ow.ly/XX0U50JTr3Z" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Subscribe to receive my weekly posts by email</a> and receive a free copy of “Words of Hope for Days that Hurt.”</p> <p style="text-align: left;">If you enjoyed this post, please share it with your friends.</p> <p><a class="a2a_button_facebook" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/facebook?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fdianaderringer.com%2Fmoney-burns-a-hole-in-their-pocket%2F&linkname=Money%20Burns%20a%20Hole%20in%20Their%20Pocket" title="Facebook" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_twitter" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/twitter?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fdianaderringer.com%2Fmoney-burns-a-hole-in-their-pocket%2F&linkname=Money%20Burns%20a%20Hole%20in%20Their%20Pocket" title="Twitter" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_pinterest" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/pinterest?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fdianaderringer.com%2Fmoney-burns-a-hole-in-their-pocket%2F&linkname=Money%20Burns%20a%20Hole%20in%20Their%20Pocket" title="Pinterest" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_linkedin" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/linkedin?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fdianaderringer.com%2Fmoney-burns-a-hole-in-their-pocket%2F&linkname=Money%20Burns%20a%20Hole%20in%20Their%20Pocket" title="LinkedIn" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_email" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/email?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fdianaderringer.com%2Fmoney-burns-a-hole-in-their-pocket%2F&linkname=Money%20Burns%20a%20Hole%20in%20Their%20Pocket" title="Email" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save addtoany_share" href="https://www.addtoany.com/share#url=https%3A%2F%2Fdianaderringer.com%2Fmoney-burns-a-hole-in-their-pocket%2F&title=Money%20Burns%20a%20Hole%20in%20Their%20Pocket" data-a2a-url="https://dianaderringer.com/money-burns-a-hole-in-their-pocket/" data-a2a-title="Money Burns a Hole in Their Pocket"></a></p><p>The post <a href="https://dianaderringer.com/money-burns-a-hole-in-their-pocket/">Money Burns a Hole in Their Pocket</a> appeared first on <a href="https://dianaderringer.com">Diana Derringer</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://dianaderringer.com/money-burns-a-hole-in-their-pocket/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>