December 25th is typically the day we celebrate Christmas, a beautiful and loving time of year. Following the Thanksgiving holiday, the planning and celebrations begin in earnest. People greet family and friends with smiles, even if there are disagreements. Strangers are also met with friendly smiles and warm hellos. This is the time of year
I believe “thank you” is one of the most underused two-word phrases in our conversations today. Although it is simple, it can profoundly impact both the speaker and the recipient. How often do you express gratitude with “thanks” or “thank you”? Children are usually taught to say “thank you” at a young age, often as
“Palm Trees Teach Us to Sway With the Wind but Stand Our Ground.” What an excellent quote! I came across it while observing the storms several weeks ago and reflecting on their aftermath. I noticed how the palm trees seemed almost defiant in the face of the storm. Although they swayed and bent at incredible
Who are your idols? Is it a Hollywood or TV personality? Or perhaps a YouTube influencer? Or is it a place or thing you love? This is not a quiz or trick question but an important question that may help identify why you might feel overwhelmed or have anxiety in your life now. In previous
It may be easy to know what to do when one or two simple things don’t work out as planned. But when it’s something you’ve been praying for and seeking God’s guidance for a while, and it still doesn’t seem to be materializing, and then through a change of events, everything seems to be falling
Sometimes, seasons in our life journey can seem like a long walk through a dark tunnel that will never end. But no matter how long, how disturbing, and dark, there is always an end. However, how you foresee and reach that end depends on three possible factors: what you know, what you believe, and who you know. Let’s first look at
Your expression of Love can be demonstrated in many ways, but never as extraordinary as The One who loved you first! He expressed His Love for the world (for you and me) in this way: For God so greatly loved and dearly prized the world that He [even] gave up His only begotten (unique) Son, so that
Sometimes making even the slightest change can improve your life tremendously!
“Only Believe.” may seem like a simple phrase, often associated with Christmas, but it holds a powerful truth that can significantly impact our lives. While it is commonly used on merchandise and for well-intentioned purposes, it represents a biblical principle that should be remembered and practiced throughout the year. The two words hold a significant
What does it mean to be an IDEAL person? Who do you consider to be an IDEAL person? Years ago, when searching for a new home, I came across a builder whose design phrase was “Your Ideal of a Home.” This phrase caught my attention and led me to choose this builder over others despite
