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 […]
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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 […]
Fall Leaves
During winter, there is not enough light or water for photosynthesis, the green chlorophyll disappears from the leaves and the tree will break it down and it will be reabsorbed by the tree. The trees […]
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 […]
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 […]
Don’t Quit!
Gal.6:9 reminds us, “And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” Let me remind you: Don’t Give Up!!! Yes, this is […]
Small Kindnesses
I’m growing more appreciative of little acts of kindness these days. Kindness, after all, is a fruit of the Spirit. Gal. 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, KINDNESS, goodness, […]