My mother had read somewhere and often repeated: In order to be happy, you need something to love, something to do, and something to look forward to. I used to quip that eating fulfills all
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A Kindness Witnessed
Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. ~Colossians 3:12 NLT THE REQUEST “I hate to ask, but we need
Read moreMary Magdalene–A Graceful Influence
“I believe [Mary Magdalene’s] simple, graceful impact is to remind us of the power of following Jesus…” (Graceful Influence, Lori Roeleveld, p. 131). “What do you mean you don’t believe?” The tone in my voice
Read moreOur Irrevocable Gifts
Do not wait for my Father to act. Even now he is waiting for you to act in Faith. The gifts of the Spirit of God and the calling of God are irrevocable. If you
Read moreIn the “Good Ole Days”
I was at the doctor last month and the receptionist reminisced about the “good ole days” where you could drink from your outside hose, ride your bike without a helmet, and sit on the floor
Read moreBreaking Through the Broken
Broken Did you know doctors will break bones on purpose to correct inconsistent growth? It’s the same concept as gardeners pruning trees and bushes, intentionally guiding the growth of the plant by focused breaking. Even
Read more10 Acts of Kindness to Brighten Someone’s Day
There are many things to love about kindness, especially random acts of kindness. Like how kindness is contagious. Think about a time someone acted kind toward you. Did you want to be kind to that
Read moreGlobal Friendships
In any language, “welcome” and global friendships can be established with a smile and a simple act of kindness. Find Global Friendship Possibilities Count the nationalities living near you. Business executives, university students, medical staff,
Read moreSeeking God’s Blessings When Life Shatters Around Us
Seeking God’s blessings when life shatters around us challenges even mature Christians. How do we see the Father’s hand in our lives when nothing looks like we hoped or prayed for or imagined? When everything
Read moreTwelve Lessons We Can Learn From Two Marys
Lessons from Mary the Mother of Jesus In her book, The Path to Peace, Ann Swindell discusses lessons we can learn from different women in the Bible. The following six lessons are lessons Ann suggests
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