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One Small Thing Can Carry a Lot of Love — Matthew 25 Challenge, August 20, 2026
Today's Matthew 25 Challenge is GIVE ONE USEFUL THING: meet one immediate need with one practical item, offered with dignity and love.

Sha'Liyah Vareya
7 days ago2 min read
How to Participate in the Matthew 25 Challenge in the US
Learn what the Held By Love Matthew 25 Challenge is, how to participate anywhere in the United States, and how simple acts of compassion become visible community action.

Sha'Liyah Vareya
Aug 202 min read
Why Laundry Access Matters for Families Facing Hardship: Love Loads
Laundry is easy to overlook until money is tight. Clean clothes affect health, school, employment, confidence, and dignity—making laundry help a practical form of community care.

Sha'Liyah Vareya
Aug 201 min read
What Does Matthew 25:40 Look Like in Everyday Life?
Matthew 25:40 becomes practical when compassion moves from belief to action—feeding, welcoming, visiting, listening, helping, and seeing people others overlook.

Sha'Liyah Vareya
Aug 201 min read
Safe Parking for People Living in Vehicles: Why Safe Harbor Matters
People living in cars often face a hidden crisis: nowhere legal and safe to sleep. Safe parking can create stability, connection, and a bridge toward housing.

Sha'Liyah Vareya
Aug 201 min read
What Is Held By Love? Compassion in Action for People Facing Hardship
Held By Love is a compassion-in-action movement connecting everyday kindness with practical support for people facing homelessness, hardship, and isolation.

Sha'Liyah Vareya
Aug 202 min read
How Can I Help Someone Experiencing Homelessness in My Community?
Practical, respectful ways to help a person experiencing homelessness—from listening and basic needs to IDs, laundry, transportation, and local connections.

Sha'Liyah Vareya
Aug 202 min read
The Tree of Life: A Community Pathway From Crisis to Stability
The Tree of Life is Held By Love’s long-term vision for connecting immediate relief, practical barriers, community support, and pathways toward lasting stability.

Sha'Liyah Vareya
Aug 201 min read


YOUR HELD BY LOVE AMBASSADOR IS GOING UN-CAGED!
🔥⚡ AMJMANIACS — YOUR HELD BY LOVE AMBASSADOR IS GOING UN-CAGED! ⚡🔥 AMJ is stepping back into the ring for another explosive night of AWF Pro Wrestling, and the AMJMANIACS need to SHOW UP and SHOW OUT! 💪 📅 August 22nd📍 Circus Tent Arena — Ringgold, Georgia⛓️ AWF UNCAGED This is more than a wrestling event for us. AMJ has chosen to use his platform, his strength, and his voice to stand with Held by Love and the Matthew 25 Challenge — reminding all of us that REAL STRENGTH

Sha'Liyah Vareya
Aug 191 min read


🔥⚡ AMJ REAL STRENGTH — MATTHEW 25 CHALLENGE ⚡🔥
🔥⚡ AMJ REAL STRENGTH — MATTHEW 25 CHALLENGE ⚡🔥 AMJMANIACS, it’s time to show the world what REAL STRENGTH looks like. Real strength isn’t just how much you can lift. It’s lifting someone else when life has knocked them down. For today’s AMJ Real Strength Matthew 25 Challenge, do ONE thing to help someone carrying a heavy load. 💪 Buy a meal for someone who is hungry.💪 Help someone with groceries, gas, laundry, or another basic need.💪 Check on somebody who has been struggl

Sha'Liyah Vareya
Aug 191 min read


Sometimes the Greatest Gift Is Being Heard
Sometimes the Greatest Gift Is Being Heard We live in a world filled with voices—and yet an extraordinary number of people feel unheard. We talk quickly. We scroll quickly. We answer quickly. Sometimes we are already preparing our response before the person in front of us has finished speaking. But listening is different. Listening says, “For these few minutes, you matter more than whatever is competing for my attention.” That can be an extraordinary gift. Think about the per

Sha'Liyah Vareya
Aug 182 min read


Proud Partner of Held by Love — First 2 Last Benefit Specialists
We are so excited to announce a new Proud Partner of Held by Love — First 2 Last Benefit Specialists! When community-minded people and organizations bring their gifts together, we can reach people in ways none of us could accomplish alone. James Moses and the team at First 2 Last Benefit Specialists are joining Held by Love with a heart for serving seniors and helping individuals and families better understand the benefits and protection available to them. Through this partne

Sha'Liyah Vareya
Aug 162 min read


Welcome AMJ — “The Ultimate Package” — as a community partner with Held by Love.
Today, Held by Love is proud to announce a partnership that means far more to us than simply putting two logos side by side. We are honored to welcome AMJ — “The Ultimate Package” — as a community partner with Held by Love. AMJ has offered to use his platform, his wrestling career, his image, his merchandise, and most importantly, his heart to help serve people in need. He has stepped forward to support charity wrestling events, help promote Held by Love through co-branded me

Sha'Liyah Vareya
Aug 162 min read


Help Someone Carry Something Heavy
Today's Challenge – August 15, 2026 Help Someone Carry Something Heavy #LoveLooksLikeThis Not every burden is emotional. Sometimes it's a heavy box. A load of groceries. A suitcase. A stroller. A stack of supplies. A wheelchair. A helping hand at exactly the right moment. Today's Matthew 25 Challenge reminds us that love is often expressed through simple acts of service. Help someone carry something heavy. Hold the door for someone whose hands are full. Offer to help a neighb

Sha'Liyah Vareya
Aug 152 min read


Give Someone a Compliment
Today's Challenge – August 14, 2026 Give Someone a Compliment #LoveLooksLikeThis A sincere compliment costs nothing. Yet it can become one of the most valuable gifts another person receives all day. We often assume people already know they are appreciated. That they know they're doing a good job. That they know they're valued. But the truth is, many people are quietly wondering if anyone notices their efforts at all. Today's Matthew 25 Challenge is wonderfully simple: Give so

Sha'Liyah Vareya
Aug 142 min read


Leave an Encouraging Note
Today's Challenge – August 13, 2026 Leave an Encouraging Note #LoveLooksLikeThis Some of the most powerful words in the world are often written on the smallest pieces of paper. "I'm proud of you." "You matter." "Keep going." "I'm praying for you." "You are loved." A simple note may only take a minute to write, but it has the power to stay with someone for years. Today's Matthew 25 Challenge is beautifully simple: Leave an encouraging note for someone. Place one on a coworker'

Sha'Liyah Vareya
Aug 132 min read


Share a Kind Word. Send Encouragement. Lift Someone Up. Make Their Day Brighter.
Today's Challenge – August 12, 2026 Share a Kind Word. Send Encouragement. Lift Someone Up. Make Their Day Brighter. #LoveLooksLikeThis Sometimes the greatest gift we can give another person isn't money, food, or possessions. Sometimes... It's a few sincere words. A kind word spoken at the right moment can breathe hope into a weary heart. A simple message of encouragement can remind someone they are stronger than they think. A genuine compliment can change the course of someo

Sha'Liyah Vareya
Aug 122 min read


Be the Reason Someone Smiles Today
Today's Challenge – August 11, 2026 Be the Reason Someone Smiles Today #LoveLooksLikeThis A smile may only last a few seconds… But the kindness that creates it can stay with someone for years. We often underestimate the power of small acts of love because they seem so ordinary. A compliment. A helping hand. A sincere thank you. A cup of coffee. A simple conversation. Yet those are often the very moments people remember when life feels difficult. Today's Matthew 25 Challenge i

Sha'Liyah Vareya
Aug 112 min read


Be Present. Listen Deeply. Show You Care. Make Someone Feel Seen.
Today's Challenge – August 10, 2026 Be Present. Listen Deeply. Show You Care. Make Someone Feel Seen. #LoveLooksLikeThis One of the greatest gifts you can give another person doesn't cost a single penny. It's your presence. In a world full of distractions, many people feel unheard, unseen, and forgotten. We scroll past one another, rush through conversations, and often miss the opportunity to truly connect. Today's Matthew 25 Challenge is an invitation to slow down. Be presen

Sha'Liyah Vareya
Aug 102 min read


Show Up. Step In. Lend a Hand. Be the Reason Someone Smiles Today.
Today's Challenge – August 9, 2026 Show Up. Step In. Lend a Hand. Be the Reason Someone Smiles Today. #LoveLooksLikeThis Sometimes the greatest act of love isn't something extraordinary. It's simply showing up. Showing up for a friend who needs encouragement. Showing up for a neighbor who could use a helping hand. Showing up for your community when there is work to be done. Today's Matthew 25 Challenge is an invitation to stop waiting for someone else to make a difference. Be

Sha'Liyah Vareya
Aug 92 min read
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