Have you ever heard that phrase? Some people try to avoid change. Now that I’m a bit older, I’m thinking we better get used to it. The only constant in our world (besides Jesus) seems […]
Author: Thora Anderson
Pastor, wife, daughter, sister, friend, Recovering worrier, Thinker, Mother of two teenagers. I've been in ministry for over 30 years and count that as huge success.
Words of Hope
As 2020 is winding down, I wanted to share some words of St. Francis of Assisi. I think they are especially powerful for Christians right now. Our country feels more divided and we all need […]
Enjoying the Season…
“…Rejoice. And again, I say, “Rejoice!…” (Phil 4:4) Thankfulness is an important trait to build into your family — especially at the Christmas season. While the holidays provide most of us with plenty of stress […]
Perspective on Thankfulness
“How can I repay the Lord for all of his goodness to me?” (Psalm 116:12) I read this in a devotional recently and thought I would pass it along. If you have never experienced battle, […]
How to be happy…Does Science back up the Bible?
I recently read an article on CNET concerning what Science says about Happiness. When you boiled down the article, it gave 5 things to do to improve your feelings of happiness and well-being, even during […]
Amazing Stabilizer for Anxious Times
Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he’s the one who will keep you […]
Happy Anyone?
For the despondent, every day brings trouble; But for the happy heart, life is a continual feast. –Proverbs 15:15 (NLT) A few years ago, a study was published about how emotions can be passed along […]
Pivot! Have a Fresh Start!
Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. –Philippians 1:6 A story is told about a factory burning […]
Do the Right Thing Anyway!
Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you full–pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount […]
Do Your Part Toward Peace!
Do your part to live in peace with everyone, as much as possible. Romans 12:18 I’m glad the Bible says to live in peace with everyone, “as much as possible.” Sometimes it simply is not! […]