No Money for Almsgiving?

Credit: © Hero Images/Hero Images/Corbis Years ago, when we were in San Francisco, we went into a fast food place that had a happy man standing outside the business holding the door and greeting customers. I actually thought they had hired him to do this because he did such an exceptional job. Turns out, he was one of the many, many homeless people in the city who was simply hoping for a tip in exchange for his "service." I was impressed that they allowed him to do it, likely seeing him as an asset to the business, rather than an annoyance to the customers. During Lent, almsgiving is highlighted, but if you happen to be someone without money in your pocket to share, I have an idea for you. Practice generosity of words. Yes, generosi...